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History: The Squadron was raised at Farnborough in January 1914.
History: The Squadron was raised at Farnborough in January 1914.


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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The badge is based on the unofficial Badge showing an Eagle within the Number 6. The badge was granted by King George VI in January 1938.
The badge is based on the unofficial Badge showing an Eagle within the Number 6. The badge was granted by King George VI in January 1938.
[[Literature]]: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
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[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]]   
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]]   
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]]
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[[Category: Granted 1938]]
[[Category:Granted 1938]]

Latest revision as of 16:51, 6 November 2023

NO 6 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: The Squadron was raised at Farnborough in January 1914.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 6 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(Queen Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of No 6 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(King Charles III Version)

Official blazon

An Eagle, wings elevated, preying on a serpent.
Motto: Oculi exercitus = Eyes of the Army

Origin/meaning

The badge is based on the unofficial Badge showing an Eagle within the Number 6. The badge was granted by King George VI in January 1938.

Literature: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence

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