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The Elephant symbolises the Martinside Elephant Aircraft which the Squadron flew in World War I. The Motto transaltes as "As quickly as possible to the stars". The badge was granted in October 1936. | The Elephant symbolises the Martinside Elephant Aircraft which the Squadron flew in World War I. The Motto transaltes as "As quickly as possible to the stars". The badge was granted in October 1936. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence | [[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence | ||
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NO 27 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Raised at Hounslow in November 1915.
Official blazon
An elephant vert.
Motto:Quam celerrime ad astra
Origin/meaning
The Elephant symbolises the Martinside Elephant Aircraft which the Squadron flew in World War I. The Motto transaltes as "As quickly as possible to the stars". The badge was granted in October 1936.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence