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'Bird and Crown'


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I have a letter written from 206 Squadron in France in 1918 mentioning a gift the writer has previously sent home. He hopes the 'bird and crown' will bring his wife good luck. I know 206 Squadron's badge was an octopus, but can anyone confirm if this term was used to refer to the RAF insignia please? Thanks for any help.

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I have a letter written from 206 Squadron in France in 1918 mentioning a gift the writer has previously sent home. He hopes the 'bird and crown' will bring his wife good luck. I know 206 Squadron's badge was an octopus, but can anyone confirm if this term was used to refer to the RAF insignia please? Thanks for any help.

Yes it was used as a basic RFC and later RAF emblem. The bird was an eagle.

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