No 89 Squadron, Royal Air Force

NO 89 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised at Catterick in July 1917.

Official blazon

A Wyvern azure pierced by a flash of lightning argent.

Origin/meaning

The badge symbolises an evil monster beeing struck down. The Motto translates as "By the help of God with my own weapons". The badge was granted in September 1944.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ Information from B.R. Holliss and R. Symons Kinghts of the Sky Part Five Numbered Flying Squadrons.

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