Awarded: June 1941
Blazon: In front of an Arrow point upwards in bend Or a Rose Argent barbed and seeded proper.
Link: The rose is indicative of Yorkshire whilst the arrow indicates speed.
Motto: Latin: Nulla rosa sine spina – No rose without a thorn.
History: Formed Doncaster 1 November 1938 disbanded 10 March 1957
Battle Honours: No Standard.
Sponsored by Mr David Watson and dedicated to all who served with 616 Sqn 1938-45 and 1946-57
Further Reading …
South Yorkshire’s Own: The Story of 616 Squadron
Ken Delve / Graham Pitchfork