FOR the first time in its history Melksham Squadron has its own squadron badge, which has been officially recognised by the RAF.
Flight Lieutenant Greg McKay, who is the Officer Commanding 2385 (Melksham) Squadron ATC said, “As part of the Squadron History Project, we have been able to create some squadron history, as we have designed and delivered a squadron badge. This is the first time in the history of 2385 (Melksham) Squadron that an officially recognised RAF badge has been in place.
“The motto of ‘Coniuncti Perficimus’ translates as ‘united we achieve’ – very apt as 2385 (Melksham) Squadron has certainly demonstrated this over these past 12 months.
“The blue and green roundel represents the countryside and sky around and above Melksham and is also a representation of the ‘artificial horizon’ aircraft instrument. The cog wheel is taken from the crest used by the local council. The wheel with the lightning flash going through the centre is an allusion to the badge of the RAF No. 12 School of Technical Training which has a rotor pierced by a flash of lightning as its badge.
“Not all air cadet squadrons have a badge, in fact only a handful have an official badge authored by the College of Arms and sanctioned by the Royal Air Force Badge Inspectorate. It is a testament to the longevity of the squadron and the hard work of the cadets and staff that this badge has been authorised.
“The squadron is thankful to the Heritage Lottery Fund for its funding of the cost of the hand painted and gilded badge artwork.”
