No 240 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 240 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Calshot in August 1918.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 240 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

In front of a winged helmet argent banded azure and gules.
Motto: Sjo vordur lopt vordur

Origin/meaning

The Squadron flew Reconnaissance over the northern Seasand close to Iceland. The Winged Helmet symbolises the Area and banding being in the Icelandic colours. The Motto transaltes as ”Guardian of the sea and air/sky. The Badge was approved in February 1941.

Literature: Image from picclick.com. Information from Knights of the Sky Badges and Markings of the Royal Air Force Part Five: Numbered Flying Squadrons by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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