No 812 Squadron, FAA

History: First formed in 1933 as a Torpedo-Bomber Squadron for HMS Glorious. Absorbed into 811 Squadron in 1942. Finally reformed with Fairey Gannets at Royal Naval Air Station Eglinton, Northern Ireland 1955-1956.

	NO 812 SQUADRON, FAA Country:United Kingdom

Official blazon
English	Blue; above water wavy green a flying fish gold. Motto: Dex aie

Origin/meaning

The badge allude to that the Aircraft must be at wave-top height to launch Torpedoes. The Motto in Dialect translates as "God aid us". The badge was approved on 19 March 1937.

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

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