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No 239 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 239 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed in Torquay in August 1918.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 239 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A spur argent winged Or.
Motto: Exploramus.

Origin/meaning

The Unit was the first to work completely with an Armoured Division. The Squadron is symbolised by the Wing and the Armoured Cavalry by the Spur. The Motto translates as ”We seek out”. The Badge was approved in September 1941.


Literature: Image from picclick.com. Information from Knights of the Sky Badges and Markings of the Royal Air Force Part Five: Numbered Flying Squadrons by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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