Awarded: October 1941
Blazon: A Lion rampant Gules holding in the forepaw a Cross Azure fimbriated Argent.
Link: The lion signifies the unit’s link with Scotland whilst the cross taken from the flag of Norway refers to the work of the unit in 1940 during the defence of Norway whilst operating Gladiators from a frozen lake.
Motto: Ex ungue leonem – By his claws one knows the lion.
History: Formed 27 September 1918 Otranto, Italy Disbanded 30 June 1963 Watton.
Battle Honours: No Standard.
Commissioned by Bardufoss Main Air Station in Northern Norway in Memory of the brave personnel of 263 Squadron.