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Re: Pre-War RAF Squadron colours
Hi,
That's one theory. I have read, can't remember exactly where, that in order to improve squadron spirit, comradeship, morale, competitiveness etc squadrons were encouraged to adorn their aircraft with colourful markings.
In 1926 the Air Ministry encouraged squadrons to choose a badge and motto for themselves. The official crests did not appear until about 1936.
43 Sqn's black/white checks did not appear until the Gamecocks arrived in March 1926. Although the squadron history written by J Beedle explains the reason behind their nickname, The Fighting Cocks, he doesn't know how the markings came about.
Alex
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