An interesting situation isn't it? I shall allow Andy a go and then post my scan (unless someone finds a copy first). Haven't quite figured out the "issue" but you'll understand when it's posted.
OK I couldn't wait. So far no-one can find the 818 Squadron crest. The FAA Archive seem to have decided that this would do: However, the actual crest is: And interesting choice of badge, I thought.
In late this morning (0730) rather than my usual 0600 but, given Kyt's impatience, I wouldn't have answered anyway! LOL. Nah, had a quick look around and couldn't find anything. Interesting that even though the first design was not approved, a second one was not put forward. Kyt, have you let the FAA Archive know or doyou think they've omitted the design deliberately? I'm amazed a sqn with the credentials of 818 went without a "proper" crest.
I was thinking of contacting the archive. But one theory I have, considering that they must have Sturtivant's* The Squadrons of the Fleet Air Arm, is that the swastika is banned in Germany, and so they didn't want to offend anyone. National laws can be a tricky business when producing historical websites. * that's where the above scan comes from
