The use of Latin

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Plexi
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The use of Latin

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Hi All. I have trolled through a few sites now to try and find an answer as to why the RAF amongst other services use the Latin language for their motto's. I know some use 'normal English' So far I've been unsuccessful in finding an answer. Does any know?
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Re: The use of Latin

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It's cos we was posh in the RAF.

More seriously (but only slightly so), I believe it was an arbitrary decision taken by the squadrons when they were formed and cleared though the 'College of Arms'
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