Awarded: February 1938 (BR149)
Blazon: A Horseshoe Or and a Flash of Lightning interlaced Gules.
Link: The horseshoe, a symbol of good luck, represents this attribute as the unit suffered only light casualties during extensive operations during the Great War, as well as its cooperation with the Cavalry. The flash of lightning alludes to the speed with which tasks were done during a comparatively short history.
Motto: Latin: Fortis Nocte – Strong by night.
History: Formed Ford 3 March 1918. Disbanded Gutersloh 31 August 1956
Commissioned by Anthony and Judy Rickerby in proud Memory of Pilot Officer R R Morison and all those who served on 149 Sqn, in particular Flight Sergeant R H Middleton VC
Battle Honours: No Standard.