Awarded: June 1943 (BR183)
Blazon: A Lion’s Jamb Or holding a Sabre Argent
Link: The lion’s jamb represents the strength and power of the squadron and the sabre has reference to the motto
Motto: Latin: Findimus caelum – We cleave the sky
History: Formed at Turnhouse on 21 November 1942, disbanded at R.16 Hildesheim, Germany on 31 August 1945
Sponsored by Just Wood and dedicated to all who served on No 197 Squadron.
Battle Honours: No Standard