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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Latin Motto translates as "Hasten slowly". The Badge was approved in 1949.
The Latin Motto translates as "Hasten slowly". The badge was approved in 1949.





Latest revision as of 13:12, 15 October 2023

NO 766 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1942 at Royal Naval Air Station Macrahanish (HMS Landrail), Argyll and Bute, Scotland as a Night Attack Torpedo Unit until 1954. The Squadron finally disbanded in 1970.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 766 Squadron, FAA
Official blazon
English Blue; in base two bars wavy white a torch gold winged white inflamed proper.

Motto: Festina lente

Origin/meaning

The Latin Motto translates as "Hasten slowly". The badge was approved in 1949.


Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford

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