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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Latin Motto translates as "We shake them from on high". The badge was approved on 27 May 1944.
The Latin Motto translates as "We shake them from on high". The Badge was approved on 27 May 1944.





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NO 847 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1943 at Royal Naval Air Station Lee-on-Solent as a Torpedo-Bomber-Reconnaissance with Fairey Barracuda in HMS Illustrious. Today flying Westland Lynx Mk. 7 in support of 3 Commando Brigade.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 847 Squadron, FAA
Official blazon
English Blue a sealion erect winged langued red.

Motto: Ex alto concutimus

Origin/meaning

The Latin Motto translates as "We shake them from on high". The Badge was approved on 27 May 1944.


Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stoppford.

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