No 892 Squadron, FAA

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NO 892 SQUADRON, FAA

History: First formed in 1942 at Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Reformed at Royal Naval Air Station Eglinton with Grumman Hellcats and served with HMS Ocean asa radar-equipped Night Fighter Squadron 1945-1946. It finally reformed in 1969 at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton flying Phantoms until disbanded in 1978.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 892 Squadron, FAA
Official blazon
English Black; over barry wavy of six white and black and below a flash of lightning white a human eye proper conjonied with two wings displayed gold.

Motto: Strike unseen.

Origin/meaning

The badge was approved on 8 January 1946 and symbolises the Radar directed Night Fighter Role.


Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stopford.

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