No 257 (Burma) Squadron, Royal Air Force

NO 257 (BURMA) SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Dundee in August 1918.

Official blazon

A cinthe sejeant Or.
Motto: Thay myay gyee shin shwe hti = Death or glory

Origin/meaning

The Chithe or Burmese Lion often stands guard outside Burmese Pagodas. It thus alludes to the guarding of Burma. The badge was granted in July 1942.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/

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