Awarded:
Blazon: A demi-Maori Warrior holding a Taiaha all proper
Link: The ancient Maori warrior had a reputation second to none as a courageous and often gallant fighter who loved a fight for fighting’s sake and was chosen by the unit together with its motto to represent its fighting spirit
Motto: Maori: Ka whawhai tonu – We will fight on
History: Formed at Driffield on 1 March 1941, Disbanded at B.105 Drope on 26 August 1945
Battle Honours: No Standard.
Sponsored by Fl. Lt. M. Hillier in Memory of 485 Squadron personnel who served at RAF Westhampnett