Awarded: October 1944 (BR141)
Blazon: An Eyed Hawk-moth proper
Link: The duties of the unit were photographic reconnaissance and the Eyed Hawk-moth is regarded as symbolic of these functions.
Motto: Foresight
History: Formed at Biggin Hill on 1 May 1918, disbanding before becoming operational on 4 July 1918. Re-formed at Benson by re-designating 1416 Flight on 17 September 1941 finally disbanding at Fersfield on 10 November 1945.
Sponsored by The RAF Heraldry Trust and dedicated to all who served with No 140 Squadron
Battle Honours: No Standard