Awarded: January 1943
Blazon: A Seahorse Gules crined and finned Or holding a Sword erect Argent
Link: The supporters of the Armorial Bearings of Newcastle-upon-Tyne are seahorses and by adopting one of these creatures holding a sword erect, this squadron commemorates its operational role and the fact it was based near that city.
Motto: Swift in pursuit.
History: Formed at Cherbourg from Nos 414 & 415 Flights RNAS in August 1918. Disbanded at Camden, New South Wales, Australia on 15 April 1946
Battle Honours: No Standard
Sponsored by Just Wood and dedicated to all who served with No 243 Squadron