No 3 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 3 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History : Formed at Larkhill in March 1912.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 3 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(Queen Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of No 3 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(King Charles III Version)

Official blazon

On a grey monolith a cockatrice.
Motto : Tertius primus erit = The third shall be first

Origin/meaning

The Monolith refers to the location of the Squadron near Stonhedge when formed. The Cockatrice symbolises the early days of flying. The Motto alludes to the fact that the Squadron was the first to fly heavier then air machines. The badge was granted in September 1937.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence

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