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Old 7th Jul 2020, 15:38
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Originally Posted by MPN11
Wiki ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._216_Squadron_RAF

CCXVI dona ferens
(Latin for '216 bearing gifts')[1]

I assume that related to delivering bombs, rather than Christmas presents!
Between the two World Wars 216 squadron used Vickers Vimy, Vickers Victoria and Vickers Type 264 Valentia aircraft on transport duties around the Middle East. No. 216 Squadron had their squadron badge approved by King Edward VIII in May 1936 so I guess they were not talknibg about bombs.
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