Awarded: October 1944
Blazon: A Boar’s head erased Sable langued Or pierced by a Sword Gules pomelled and hilted Argent.
Link: The design indicates the sqn’s intention to triumph over a powerful and ferocious enemy.
Motto: Be bold.
History: Formed Great Yarmouth 20 August 1918 Renumbered 603 Sqn 10 January 1945
Battle Honours: No Standard.
Sponsored by Ivon Nigel Moore and dedicated to all who served with 229 Squadron most especially those who gave their all in the defence of Malta 1942.