Awarded: June 1945
Blazon: A Stag courant Gules charged on the shoulder with a Bezant
Link: The design is symbolic of the target-towing functions of the squadron as a stag is used as a target for rifle shooting and the ‘gold’ is the ‘bull’ in archery.
Motto: Honour through deeds
History: Formed at Digby on 18 November 1941; disbanded 15 June 1946 at East Moor. Reformed at Middle Wallop on 16 March 1953; Disbanded there on 30 September 1957
Battle Honours: No Standard
Sponsored by Just Wood and dedicated to all who served with No 288 Squadron