No 105 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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History: Raised at Andover in September 1917.
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Country:United Kingdom  |
| English | Badge: a battle-axe Or hafted vert. Motto: Fortis in proeliis = Valiant in battle. |
Origin/meaning
The Battle-Axe was chosen as beeing an old and powerful weapon. It also allude to the Fairey Battle Aircraft once flown by the Squadron. The Green shaft alludes to the Squadron longtime service in Ireland. The badge was granted in January 1938.
Literature: Images from Wikimedia Commons. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 5 Numbered Flying Squadron by B.R. Hollis and R. Symons.
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