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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Badge allude to Kenya where the Squadron was based from 1936. The Badge was granted in August 1939.
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.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 223 Bomber Squadron, Royal Air Force

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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