No 43 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 43 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised at Stirling on 14 April 1916.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 43 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(Queen Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of No 43 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(King Charles III Version)

Official blazon

A gamecock proper.
Motto: Gloria finis

Origin/meaning

In 1926 the Squadron was equipped with Gloste Gamecock Aircraft, and since the it used the Brid as a Badge. It is also an appropriate badge of a Fighter Squadron. The Motto translates as "Glory is the end". The badge was granted in July 1936.


Literature: Images from Defence Brand Portal, Ministry of Defence

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