Awarded: November 1946 (BR356)

Blazon: In front of a crescent Argent an Eagle’s Claw Or, the Leg Azure holding an Indian Dagger in bend Argent hilted Or.

Link: The crescent symbolizes night flying. The eagle’s claw is representative of the fighter role whilst the dagger indicates the location of the unit and its defence of India.

Motto: Latin: Nocte custodimus – We keep the night watch.

History: formed Dum Dum, Calcutta 14 January 1943. Disbanded Baigachi 31 May 1946.

Sponsored by 176 (Hove) squadron, Air Training Corps.

Battle Honours: No Standard.