No 51 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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NO 51 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Raised in Thetford on May 1916.
Official blazon
A goose volant gules.
Motto: Swift and sure.
Origin/meaning
A Goose is in Latin Anser, and is used as a play upon the Word "Anson", the type of Aircraft with which the Unit was equipped. As the Goose is a heavy bird, it was thought suitable to represent a bomber unit. The badge was granted in December 1937.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
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