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Forming in 1917 as No. 74 (Training Depot) Squadron, the unit began life as a training squadron. [5] Sent to the Western Front in 1918 as No. 74 (Fighter) Squadron , the unit quickly developed a fierce reputation during the First World War due to its pilots having an aggressive 'Tiger'-like spirit. [ 6 ]
Where badges had not been issued or even applied for, a badge of a higher authority could be used instead (RAF Cowden in East Yorkshire used the Strike Command badge as it was an air weapons range, [17] RAF Bridgnorth used the badge of No. 7 School of Recruit Training as that was the station's reason for existence). [23]
Taffy designed an unofficial badge for 53 OTU by adding wings to the tiger head of his 74 Squadron, but I cannot recall the motto. Maybe it was in Welsh. He had a habit of raising his drinking arm to the horizontal when toasting 'One f-f-for the T-t-tiger' in his unfortunate but endearing stutter.
The badge was based on a design by a tailor at Gieves Ltd of Savile Row in London. It was first used in August 1918, and the original circlet showed a garter and buckle.The present plain circlet dates from 26 January 1923 when the badge was registered at the College of Arms and, it being noted that the garter and buckle were heraldically incorrect, a substitution was made.
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School District 186 will spend about $2 million on a badging security system for its staff members.. Board of education members adopted the plan during a meeting Monday. The badges will have ...
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