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History: First formed in 1939 at Portland, Dorset as a Fleet Requirement Unit disbanding in 1955. The Squadron reformed 1961-1964. | |||
[[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of the {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of the {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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| | |Blue; in base over two bars wavy white three bees displayed one and two proper. | ||
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The Gold and Black bees alludes to the Target Towing and Pilotless Target Aircraft operated by the Squadron. The Latin Motto translates as "Not unto us alone". The Badge was approved in 1954. | |||
[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence | [[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stoppford. | ||
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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Navy heraldry]] | [[Category:Navy heraldry]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:48, 14 April 2023
NO 771 SQUADRON, FAA
History: First formed in 1939 at Portland, Dorset as a Fleet Requirement Unit disbanding in 1955. The Squadron reformed 1961-1964.
| English | Blue; in base over two bars wavy white three bees displayed one and two proper. |
Origin/meaning
The Gold and Black bees alludes to the Target Towing and Pilotless Target Aircraft operated by the Squadron. The Latin Motto translates as "Not unto us alone". The Badge was approved in 1954.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stoppford.
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 Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom |
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