No 158 Squadron, Royal Air Force

NO 158 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Raised at Driffield in February 1942.

Official blazon

A circular chain of seven links Or.

Origin/meaning

The Chain symbolises the combined strength and co-operation of the seven members of the Halifax aircraft crew. The badge was granted in October 1944.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ Information from B.R. Holliss and R. Symonds Knights of the Sky Part Five Numbered Flying Squadrons

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