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History: Raised at Netheravon on 7 August 1917.
 
Title: Basutoland.


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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
A swift volant azure.<br>
Motto: Swift.


===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Swift is symbolic of Speed. The badge was granted in February 1938.
[[Literature]]: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
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Latest revision as of 12:47, 7 November 2023

NO 72 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised at Netheravon on 7 August 1917.

Title: Basutoland.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 72 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(Queen Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of No 72 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(King Charles III Version)

Official blazon

A swift volant azure.
Motto: Swift.

Origin/meaning

The Swift is symbolic of Speed. The badge was granted in February 1938.

Literature: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence

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