No 540 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 540 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed in October 1942 at Leuchars from the No 1 Photo Reconnaissance Unit.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 540 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A mosquito proper.
Motto: Sine qua non

Origin/meaning

The Badge symbolises the Mosquito Aircraft flown by the Squadron. The Motto translates "Indispensable". The Badge was granted in June 1945.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. Information from Knights of the Sky Badges and Markings of the Royal Air Force Part Five: Numbered Flying Squadrons by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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