No 288 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 288 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Digby in November 1941.

Official blazon

A stag courant gules armed argent charged on the shoulder with a bezant.
Motto: Honour through deeds.

Origin/meaning

The badge symbolise the Target-Towing role of the Squadron. The Stag is used as a target in rifle shooting and the bezant or Gold disc is the equivalent of the "bull" in archery. The badge was granted in June 1945.

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