Awarded: October 1944

Blazon: In front of a Decrescent Argent a Bomb in bend sinister Sable

Link: The badge indicates the role and location of the Group which was responsible for night bomber operations. The decrescent also has a long association with Egypt.

Motto: Through darkness to light.

History: Formed October 1941 by renaming No 257 Wing at Shallufa Finally disbanded 15 April 1956.

Commissioned by 205 Group Association in Memory of Wg Cdr Sir Henry Calley (formerly Langton) DSO DFC., 1914-77. A great commander, Officer and gentleman.

No.205 Group: Historical Notes

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