No 831 Squadron, FAA

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History: First formed in 1941 at Royal Naval Air Station Crail (HMS Jackdaw), Fife, Scotland as a Torpedo-Spotter-Reconnaissance Squadron for HMS Victorious. Later joined HMS indomitable as a Spotter-Reconnaissance Squadron until 1944. Finally in 1958 reformed at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose as 751 Squadron as a Training Unit with Avengers and Sea Venoms until disbanded in 1966.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 831 Squadron, FAA
NO 831 SQUADRON, FAA

Country:United Kingdom
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Official blazon
English White issuant from water barry wavy blue and white of eight in base a clenched gauntlet proper upon which is perched an eagle affronty black wings elevated and inverted.

Motto: Aquilia non captit muscat.


Origin/meaning

The Latin Motto translates as "Eagles do not catch flies". The badge was approved on 2 July 1943.


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


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