Manchester University Air Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

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MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY AIR SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE

History: Formed at Manchester on March 3, 1941.

Coat of arms (crest) of the Manchester University Air Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Official blazon

A sparrow-hawks head proper holding in the beak a serpent vert.
Motto: Scientia in alto

Origin/meaning

The Sparrow-Hawk allud to aviation and the Serpent to Wisdom. The Motto translates as "Knowledge in the sky". The Badge was granted in October 1949.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadrons - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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