Queen's University Air Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY AIR SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE
History: Formed at Belfast in 1941.
Official blazon
In front of a pair of wings conjoined in base a hand couped at the wrist gules holding a torch.
Motto: Novus quarere scientiam latioremque prospectum
Origin/meaning
The Torch and Wings symbolises Learning and Aviation. The Red Hand alludes to the badge of Ulster and the location of the Unit. The motto translates as "To seek new knowledge and new horizons". The Badge was granted in March 1949.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.
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