No 695 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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NO 695 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Formed at Bircham Newton in December 1943.
Official blazon
In front of a maunch gules three arms in armour conjoined argent.
Motto: We exercise their arms.
Origin/meaning
The Maunch symbolises the Target Sleeve towed by the Squadron's Aircraft to train Anti-Aircraft Artillery in Shooting. The Three Arms symbolises the Three Fighting Services concerned. The badge was granted in June 1945.
Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/
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