Awarded: 1942
Blazon: In front of two Tomahawks in saltire Or an Eagle’s head erased Gules.
Link: The eagle’s head indicates the Squadron’s role as a reconnaissance unit on Army co-operation work. The tomahawks indicate the type of aircraft with which it was once equipped.
Motto: Latin: Percussuri vigeles – On the watch to strike
History: Formed Odiham 1 March 1941 disbanded B.156. Luneburg 7 August 1945. It reformed after returning to Canada and remains current.
Battle Honours: No Standard.
Commissioned by Flt Lt E Challoner IEng, MIEIE, RAFVR(T) and dedicated to the Anglo-Canadian friendship and to the Memory of W/O AF Jackson.