Awarded: August 1962
Blazon: In front of a Wheel proper a Terrestrial Globe Gules/Azure
Link: The wheel and globe refer to the exploratory role of the unit and its world-wide activities.
Motto: Progress by endeavour
History: Formed at Northolt on 20 October 1934 as Air Fighting Development Establishment and re-designated Air Fighting Development Unit in July 1940 before becoming Air Fighting Development Squadron within the Central Fighter Establishment on 1 October 1944. Was re-designated Fighter Command Trials Unit on 1 February 1966 which disbanded at West Raynham on 30 June 1967.
Sponsored by Ch/Tech Joseph C Kendrick RAF (Retd) and Sgt George W Mawson RAF (Retd) and dedicated to all personnel who serve with the Air Fighting Development Squadron of the Central Fighter Establishment, its predecessor and successor units.