 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 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".