Awarded: July 1945
Blazon: Over Waves of the Sea a dexter Hand couped at the wrist in bend sinister proper
Link: The hand held out over waves of the sea symbolises the Squadron’s humanitarian function
Motto: Latin: Ex aere salus – Safety from the air
History: Formed 28 November 1943 by re-designating 10 Warwick Aircraft from Nos. 283 & 284 Squadrons No 293 Squadron at Blida, Algeria. Disbanded at Pomigliano, Italy on 5 April 1946
Battle Honours: No Standard
Sponsored by Just Wood and dedicated to all who served with No 293 Squadron