No 719 Squadron, FAA

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NO 719 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1944 as an Air Training Squadron at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) St. Merryn (HMS Curlew), Cornwall until 1945. Reformed at RNAS Fearn (HMS Owl), Ross-shire, Scotland in 1946 as a Strike Training Squadron with Barracudas. disbanded into No 819 Squadron in 1961 with Wessex Helicopters.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 719 Squadron, FAA
Official blazon
English White an archer erect habited in jerkin and feathered hat red hose and shoes green holding an armed bow at full draught and carrying a full quiver proper.

Origin/meaning

The Badge was approved in 1946.


Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Ship Badges from T.P. Stopford.

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