No 630 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 630 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed East Kirby in November 1943.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 630 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

On an ogress a Lancaster rose fimbirated argent.
Motto: Nocturna mors.

Origin/meaning

The Rose symbolises the Lancaster Aircraft used. The Orgress symbolises Operations at Night and the fimbriation the Day Operations. The Motto translates as ”Death by night”. The Badge was approved in March 1945.

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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