High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! No 247 Squadron was formerly a squadron of the Royal Air Force It was also known as No 247 (China British) Squadron in recognition of the donations made by the British colonies, which at the outbreak of the Second World War, were established on the Chinese coast The financial gift to provide two fighter squadrons оешыл also included the badge in the form of a scroll with Chinese characters Cheu Feng meaning "fierce wind" or Hurricane, and the motto "Rise from the East" The squadron was heavily involved in air operations during the Second World War, and the defence of the United Kingdom during the early years of the Cold War. Christi2010 г Мягкая обложка, 136 стр ISBN 6130381549.