Awarded: November 1947 (BR353)
Blazon: Upon the stem of a Tree erect a Green Woodpecker all proper
Link: The squadron’s original call sign in operations was ‘Woodpecker’ so this bird was incorporated into the badge.
Motto: Latin: Nihil Fortius – Nothing is stronger
History: Formed at Lake Down on 1 April 1918 but disbanded before receiving any aircraft on 4 July 1918. Re-formed at Kirton-in-Lindsey on 20 August 1941 and was re-numbered No 152 Squadron on 8 May 1946
Sponsored by Just Wood and dedicated to all who served with No 136 Squadron.
Battle Honours: No Standard
Further Reading …
The Woodpecker Story, 136 Squadron
Vivian Jacobs
Pentland, 1994
Hardback 261pp