Awarded: July 1942
Blazon: A Hand couped at the wrist proper winged Or clasping a hand of the first rising from water barry waved Azure/Argent
Link: This badge symbolises the operational role of the unit as well as its motto
Motto: Latin: Quaerando servamus – We save by seeking
History: Formed at Stapleford Tawney on 22 December 1941 and was disbanded at Hawkinge on 15 February 1945, although it remained at readiness until 26 February while No 278 squadron took over its tasks.
Battle Honours: No Standard
Sponsored by Just Wood and dedicated to all who served on No 272 Squadron