No 805 Squadron, FAA

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History: First formed in 1940 at Royal Naval Air Station Donibristle (HMS Merlin), Fife, Scotland as a Fighter Squadron. The Squadron soon moved to Egypt (HMS Phoenix) to serve in the Western Desert 1941-1943.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 805 Squadron, FAA
NO 805 SQUADRON, FAA

Country:United Kingdom
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Official blazon
English Chief barry wavy of four white and blue base gold; two palm trees proper.

Motto: Over sea and sand


Origin/meaning

The badge symbolises service in the Western Desert, It was approved in 1943.


Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encylopaedia by T.P. Stopford.


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