Middle East Communication Squadron, Royal Air Force

History: Formed at Heliopolis, Egypt in February 1944.

		MIDDLE EAST COMMUNICATION SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE Country:United Kingdom

Official blazon
English	A representation of Ra. Motto: We travel the horizons.

Origin/meaning

The Egyptian God Ra was also known as "Lord of the Sky" and "King of the Two Horizons". As Heliopolis was the site of his Sactuary it is considerated that He makes an appropriate Badge for the Unit. The badge was granted in june 1945.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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