No. 79 Squadron RAF
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No. 79 Squadron was a squadron of the Royal Air Force.
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No. 79 (Madras Presidency) Squadron RAF | |
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Active | 1 August 1917 (RFC) – 15 July 1919 22 March 1937 – 30 December 1945 15 November 1951 – 1 January 1961 2 January 1967 – 31 August 1992 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Air Force |
Role | Training |
Nickname(s) | Madras Presidency |
Motto(s) | Latin: Nil nobis obstare potest ("Nothing can stand against us")[1] |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | CC McMullen (1939–40) Arthur Clowes (1940–41) |
Insignia | |
Squadron Badge | A salamander salient. The salamander is always ready to face any danger. |
Squadron Roundel | |
Squadron Codes | AL (November 1938 – September 1939) NV (September 1939 – March 1942, 1943 – December 1945) T (November 1951 – 1956) |
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