No 208 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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NO 208 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Raised at St Pol in October 1916 as No 8 Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service. Renumbered No 208 upon creation of the Royal Air Force on 1 April 1918.
Official blazon
Badge: A sphinx affronte proper.
Motto: Vigilant
Origin/meaning
The Sphinx alludes to the Motto and also to Egypt where the Squadron saw much service from 1920 and onwards. The badge was granted in October 1937.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal, Ministry of Defence