Awarded: February 1945 (BR178)
Blazon: A Cloak Sable charged with a double-headed Eagle displayed Argent
Link: This unit was engaged on operations connected with towing gliders, dropping paratroops and supplies to the Maquis in France and the dark has reference to the secrecy over these functions. The double headed eagle, which appears in the Arms of Arnhem, commemorates the unit’s role over that city.
Motto: (Latin) Ex Tenebris – Through darkness
History: Formed at Rochford on 24 October, disbanding in April 1919. Re-formed at Sullom Voe on 1 March 1943 and was finally renumbered No. 295 Squadron at Great Dunmow on 21 January 1946.
Sponsored by Just Wood and dedicated to all who served on No 190 Squadron.
Battle Honours: No Standard