No 190 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 190 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Sullom Voe in March 1943.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 190 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A cloak sable charged with a double headed eagle displayed argent.
Motto: Ex tennebris = Through darkness.

Origin/meaning

The dark cloak symbolise the secrecy involved in the role of supplyingthe French Resistance. The Double-Headed Eagle is from the arms of the City of Arnhem, and symbolises the role over that City. The badge was granted in February 1945.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/

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