Awarded: May 1945 (BR358)
Blazon: A demi-Lion Or erased holding a Flash of Lightning Azure
Link: The squadron operated in North Africa, Sicily and Southern Europe. The Lion is symbolic of Africa and the offensive spirit of the unit and the flash of lightning its striking power
Motto: Latin: Irae emissarii – Emissaries of wrath
History: Formed at Shandur on 15 January 1943 Disbanded at Fayid on 15 April 1946
Sponsored by Just Wood and dedicated to all who served with No 178 Squadron
Battle Honours: No Standard