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History: Formed at Bircham Newton in December 1943.


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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
In front of a maunch gules three arms in armour conjoined argent.<br>
Motto: We exercise their arms.


===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Maunch symbolises the Target Sleeve towed by the Squadron's Aircraft to train Anti-Aircraft Artillery in Shooting. The Three Arms symbolises the Three Fighting Services concerned. The Badge was granted in June 1945.
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