No 659 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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History: Formed at Firbeck in April 1943.
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Country:United Kingdom  |
| English | A hawk volant affrontee the head to the dexter proper holding in its claws a shell sable. Motto: Quovis per ardua. |
Origin/meaning
The badge symbolises the the Role of the Squadron in directing Artillery Fire to the Target. The Motto translates as "Everywhere through difficulties". The badge was granted in March 1946.
Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. Information from Knights of the Sky Badges and Markings of the Royal Air Force Part 5: Numbered Flying Squadrons by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.
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