No 165 (Ceylon) Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 165 (CEYLON) SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History:Formed at Ayr in April 1942.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 165 (Ceylon) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A double-headed dragon affronte the necks crossed Or spouting fire gules.
Motto: Infensa virtuti invidia = Envy is the foe of honour

Origin/meaning

The badge is symbolic of the readiness of the Squadron to attack from any quarter. The badge was granted in January 1943.


Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/

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