No 5 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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History: Formed at Farnborough 26 June 1913.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 5 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(Queen Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of No 5 Squadron, Royal Air Force

(King Charles III Version)
NO 5 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

Country:United Kingdom
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Official blazon
English A maple leaf vert.

Origin/meaning

The Maple leaf alludes to cooperation with the Canadian Corps in April 1917 and August 1918. The Motto translates as "Thou mayest break but shall not bend me". The badge was granted in June 1937.

Literature: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 5 Numbered Flying Squadron by B.R. Hollis and R. Symons.


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