No 17 Squadron, Royal Air Force

NO 17 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised at Gosport on 1 February 1915.

Official blazon

A gauntlet proper.
Motto: Excellere contende

Origin/meaning

The Gauntlet symbolise the Gloster Gauntlet Aircraft that the Squadron was flying at the time of granting of the Badge in October 1936. The Motto translates as "Strive to excel".

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