The crest of 79 (Madras Presidency) Squadron, Royal Air Force. Reformed in 1937 from B Flight, 32 Squadron it was equipped with Hawker Hurricanes in 1938, flying with squadron code AL (changing to NV in 1941). After being involved in the Battle of Britain, it was relocated to RAF Pembrey in south Wales until the end of 1941, when it was prepared for service overseas. Arriving in India in 1942, it was involved in Burma until being withdrawn in 1944 for re-equipping with Republic Aviation P-47 Thunderbolts for a ground attack and escort role before being disbanded the following year
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