No 183 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 183 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Church Fenton in November 1942.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 183 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Official blazon
English A demi dragon rampant gules gorged with a chaplet of maple leaves Or holding a rocket Or.

Motto: Versatility

Origin/meaning

The Demi Dragon is included as a complete one forms part of the Badge of RAF Station Colerne from where the Squadron flew some of its first Missions. The Maple leaves symbolises co-operation with the Canadian Army in Europe. The Rocket allude to the Squadron's Weapons. The Badge was approved in September 1945.


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