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The Phoenix symbolises rebirth of the Squadron, when during World War One all flying personnel in a few days become casualties. The | The Phoenix symbolises rebirth of the Squadron, when during World War One all flying personnel in a few days become casualties. The badge was granted in December 1936. | ||
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NO 57 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: The Squadron was raised at Copmanthorpe in June 1916.
Official blazon
Issuant from two logs fesswise in saltire a phoenix azure.
Origin/meaning
The Phoenix symbolises rebirth of the Squadron, when during World War One all flying personnel in a few days become casualties. The badge was granted in December 1936.
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Literature: Image from Wikimedia Commons. Information from B.R. Holliss and R. Symons Kinghts of the Sky Part Five Numbered Flying Squadrons.