No. 222 (Natal) Squadron RAF | |
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Active | 1 April 1918 - 27 February 1919 5 October 1939 - 1 November 1957 1 May 1960 – 30 June 1964 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Air Force |
Nickname(s) | Natal |
Motto(s) | Zulu: Pambili bo ("Go straight ahead")[1] |
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Insignia | |
Squadron Badge heraldry | A wildebeest in full course The wildebeest comes from the armorial bearings of Natal, the squadron being the Natal gift squadron; the wildebeest also symbolises speed.[2] |
Post 1950 squadron roundel | |
Squadron Codes | ZD (Oct 1939 - 1953) |
No. 222 Squadron was a Royal Air Force fighter unit.