No 89 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 89 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised at Catterick in July 1917.

Official blazon

A Wyvern azure pierced by a flash of lightning argent.

Origin/meaning

The badge symbolises an evil monster beeing struck down. The Motto translates as "By the help of God with my own weapons". The badge was granted in September 1944.

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Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ Information from B.R. Holliss and R. Symons Kinghts of the Sky Part Five Numbered Flying Squadrons.