Awarded: July 1943 (BR156)
Blazon: A figure of Mercury Or holding a Torch enflamed proper.
Link: The badge is indicative of the unit being a Pathfinder Sqn.
Motto: We light the way.
History: Formed Wyton 12 October 1918 finally disbanded there 25 September 1945.
Commissioned by Mrs Joanna Pearl and Mr Alan Draper in Memory of Sgt J A Pearl and the crew of Wellington III BJ603 lost over Holland on 12 August 1942 and dedicated to all who served with 156 Squadron especially those who never made it home. ’They did light the way for others to follow, their light will shine forever’.
Battle Honours: No Standard.