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1856 - Badge of the 197th Squadron, RAF. Made of enameled metal, marked “Squadron 197 Royal Air Force Findimus Caelum.” Both fasteners on the back are present. One clasp is bent. The squadron was reformed on November 21, 1942, at RAF Turnhouse and was equipped with Typhoons. It subsequently operated from RAF Manston, RAF Tangmere, and RAF Hurn. It supported the Normandy landings in June 1944 and relocated to France, where it followed the Allied advance across Europe in search of targets of opportunity. On May 3, 1945, the squadron took part in the attack that led to the sinking of the SS Cap Arcona. It was disbanded in Hildesheim, Germany, on August 31, 1945. Please note some wear and patina on the item. Condition II+. RAF 197 Squadron badge. Enameled metal construction marked “Squadron 197 Royal Air Force Findimus Caelum.” Both rear fasteners are present. One fastener is bent. The squadron reformed on November 21, 1942, at RAF Turnhouse and was equipped with Typhoons. It subsequently operated from RAF Manston, RAF Tangmere, and RAF Hurn. It supported the Normandy landings in June 1944 and moved to France, where it followed the Allied advance across Europe in search of targets of opportunity. On May 3, 1945, the squadron took part in the attack that resulted in the sinking of the SS Cap Arcona. It was disbanded at Hildesheim, Germany, on August 31, 1945. The item shows some wear and patina. Condition II+.
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Badge of the 197th Squadron, RAF. Made of enameled metal, marked “Squadron 197 Royal Air Force Findimus Caelum.” Both fasteners on the back are present. One clasp is bent. The squadron was reformed on November 21, 1942, at RAF Turnhouse and was equipped with Typhoons. It subsequently operated from RAF Manston, RAF Tangmere, and RAF Hurn. It supported the Normandy landings in June 1944 and relocated to France, where it followed the Allied advance across Europe in search of targets of opportunity. On May 3, 1945, the squadron took part in the attack that led to the sinking of the SS Cap Arcona. It was disbanded in Hildesheim, Germany, on August 31, 1945. Please note some wear and patina on the item. Condition II+. RAF 197 Squadron badge. Enameled metal construction marked “Squadron 197 Royal Air Force Findimus Caelum.” Both rear fasteners are present. One fastener is bent. The squadron reformed on November 21, 1942, at RAF Turnhouse and was equipped with Typhoons. It subsequently operated from RAF Manston, RAF Tangmere, and RAF Hurn. It supported the Normandy landings in June 1944 and moved to France, where it followed the Allied advance across Europe in search of targets of opportunity. On May 3, 1945, the squadron took part in the attack that resulted in the sinking of the SS Cap Arcona. It was disbanded at Hildesheim, Germany, on August 31, 1945. The item shows some wear and patina. Condition II+.
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