No 814 Squadron, FAA

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NO 814 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1938 at RNAS Eastleigh (HMS Raven) as a Torpedo-Spotter-Reconnaissance Unit assigned to the Aircraft Carrier HMS Hermes. Reformed in the Indian Ocean Area 1944-1946. Reformed as a Helicopter Squadron in 1960.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 814 Squadron, FAA

Official blazon

Blue; base a bar wavy white a tiger's mask affronty proper winged white.
Motto: In hoc signo = in this sign you will conquer.

Origin/meaning

The Badge design was submitted by the Officers of the Squadron to the Ships Name Committee. It was approved 14 April 1946.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.

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