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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The badge symbolises the Mosquito Aircraft flown by the Squadron. The badge was granted in June 1945.
The badge symbolises the Mosquito Aircraft flown by the Squadron. The badge was granted in June 1945.
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[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/
[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/

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NO 540 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed in October 1942 at Leuchars from the No 1 Photo Reconnaissance Unit.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 540 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A mosquito proper.
Motto: Sine qua non = Indispensable.

Origin/meaning

The badge symbolises the Mosquito Aircraft flown by the Squadron. The badge was granted in June 1945.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/

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