Awarded: September 1942
Blazon: A Sea-shell Or fired proper
Link: This unit was the first ‘Air Observation Post’ to be formed. It was manned by Army officers and its connection with the Royal Artillery was very close. The sea-shell fired, like the Royal Artillery grenade is simple and distinctive.
Motto: Latin: Dirige – Direct
History: Formed Old Sarum on 1 August 1941. Disbanded at Ismalia, Egypt on 1 November 1955, although No 657 Squadron was re-numbered No. 651 Squadron on the same day at Middle Wallop where it remained until its absorption by the Army Air Corps on 1 September 1957
Sponsored by Just Wood and dedicated to all who served with No. 651 Squadron