No. 179 Squadron RAF
Defunct flying squadron of the Royal Air Force / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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No. 179 Squadron RAF was a Royal Air Force Squadron that was a maritime patrol/anti-submarine warfare unit in World War II.
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No. 179 Squadron RAF | |
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Active | 1 September 1942 – 30 September 1946 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Air Force |
Motto(s) | Latin: Delentum deleo (I destroy the destroyer) |
Insignia | |
Squadron Badge | A lantern in front of a harpoon |
Squadron code | OZ (Nov 1944 – Sept 1946) |
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