Awarded: March 1945
Blazon: A Popinjay displayed Vert/Azure perched
Link: The functions of this unit included towing for the anti-aircraft defences. A popinjay was used in the old days for shooting practice. The motto consists of the first words of the French proverb ‘C’est en forgeant qu’ on devient forgeron’ which can be regarded as an allusion to this.
Motto: C’est en forgeant – Practice makes perfect
History: Formed at Croydon on 19 November 1941 Disbanded at West Malling on 15 June 1946
Battle Honours: No Standard
Sponsored by Just Wood and dedicated to all who served with No 287 Squadron