such. However, in recent times, the Royal Air Force has been more accommodating in granting Flights with their own unit badge such as the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. The quest for an official heraldic badge for 1312 Flight began sometime 2000. No 1435 Flight's badge contained a Cassin's Falcon (a Peregrine falcon, common in the Falklands), so in keeping with the larger transport aircraft operated by 1312, a larger bird, the Upland Goose was chosen. 'Uphold the Right' was selected as the official motto, in keeping with other MPA units, and the Falkland Island's own motto, 'Desire the Right'. The badge was eventually awarded August 2002, and received its Royal approval in 2003. Aircraft operated Flight bases See also No. 1453 Flight RAF List of Royal Air Force aircraft squadrons List of Royal Air Force independent flights References Notes Bibliography 1312 Flight Military units and formations established in 1944