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No 190 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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History: Formed at Sullom Voe in March 1943.

Coat of arms (crest) of No 190 Squadron, Royal Air Force
NO 190 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

Country:United Kingdom
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Official blazon
English 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:Images from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 5 Numbered Flying Squadron by B.R. Hollis and R. Symons.

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