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Re: HMS SUSSEX
Posted by: David H ()
Date: November 24, 2004 09:14AM

Dave

The "finch" depicted on the badge of the Sussex is actually a "Martlet", a non-existent heraldic bird, based loosely on a martin. It is from the coat of arms of the county of Sussex.

HMS Nutchatch was a Naval Air station at Anthorn, Cumberland - its' badge depicted the bird of that name.

David

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