Awarded: March 1942 (BR126)
Blazon: In front of two Claymores in saltire points uppermost Argent/Or a Bengal Tiger’s head couped proper
Link: The tiger’s head commemorates the gift of the “East India Funds Bengal” whilst the claymores link the unit to Scotland where it reformed in May 1941.
Motto: Swift to strike
History: Formed Waddington 1 February 1918. Re-numbered No 81 Sqn at Baigachi, Burma on 20 June 1945
Sponsored by Ivon Nigel Moore and dedicated to all who served with No 123 (East India) Squadron.
Battle Honours: No Standard