Awarded: June 1937
Blazon: A Maple Leaf proper.
Link: The badge reflects the association with the Canadian Corps in April 1917 and August 1918. Prior to its authorisation, the Roman numeral V was placed in the centre of the leaf.
Motto: Latin: Frangas non flectas – Thou mayest break but shall not bend me.
History: Formed Farnborough 26 July 1913. Remains current. (2004)
Battle Honours: 1. Mons. 2. Ypres 1915. 3. Loos. 4. Arras. 5. Somme 1918. 6. Amiens. 7. Arakan 1942-44. 8. Burma 1944-45. 9. Western Front 1914-18. 10. Neuve Chappelle. 11. Hindenburg Line. 12. Manipur 1944.
Sponsored by Ivon Nigel Moore and dedicated to all who served with No 5 Squadron.