No 261 Squadron, Royal Air Force
NO 261 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Felixstowe in August 1918 and disbanded in September 1918. Reformed at Habbaniya on 12 July 1941.
Official blazon
In front of a sword erect the point downwards azure a mullet argent the whole in front of a Maltese Cross sable fimbriated Or. Motto: Semper contendo.
Origin/meaning
The Maltese Cross symbolises when as Fighter Flight Malta, defended the Island. The Star is indivative of the five Campaigns subsequently undertaken while the Sword is indicative of a Fighter Squadron. The Motto translates as ”I strive continually”. The Badge was approved May 1946.
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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