Awarded: November 1951
Blazon: In front of a pair of Wings conjoined in base Gules and Azure a Gun Barrel fesswise Or
Link: This Air Observation Post unit symbolises its functions by introducing in its badge a gun barrel for the artillery fire which it directs, and wings – in the colours of the Royal regiment of Artillery – to indicate that the observation and direction is carried out by Army personnel.
Motto: Latin: Sive aere sive campo – In the air and in the field
History: Formed at Old Sarum on 1 May 1942 and was absorbed by the Army Air Corps at Detmold on 1 September 1957
Sponsored by Just Wood and dedicated to all who served with No. 652 Squadron