Awarded: May 1936
Blazon: A Lion statant Gules Winged, armed and langued Or
Link: The badge is based upon an unofficial device used previously.
Motto: Latin: Semper Paratus – Always prepared.
History: Formed Petit Snythe November 1916 as No 7 Sqn RNAS. Renumbered 1-April 1918 Disbanded Northolt 30 June 1984. NB. Reformed as a training squadron at No 1 FTS in July 2002 after the artwork was completed.
Battle Honours: 1. Ypres 1917. 2. Somme. 1918. 3. Hindenburg Line. 4. German Ports 1941-45. 5. Berlin 1941-45. 6. Ruhr 1941-45. 7. France & Germany 1944-45. 8. Normandy 1944. 9. Western Front 1916-18. 10. Amiens. 11. Biscay Ports 1941-45. 12. Baltic 1941-45. 13 Fortress Europe 1944
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History of 207 Squadron, the first 68 years
Bill Aitken
RAF Northolt,
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