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History: Formed at Mitylene, Greece in april 1918. | |||
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A lion statant Or.<br> | |||
Motto: Alae defendunt africam = Wings defend Africa. | |||
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The Badge allude to Kenya where the Squadron was based from 1936. The Badge was granted in August 1939. | |||
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NO 223 BOMBER SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Mitylene, Greece in april 1918.
Official blazon
A lion statant Or.
Motto: Alae defendunt africam = Wings defend Africa.
Origin/meaning
The Badge allude to Kenya where the Squadron was based from 1936. The Badge was granted in August 1939.
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