No 269 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 269 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Port Said, Egypt in October 1918 from Seaplanes Stations that existed since January 1916 as the Anglo-French Seaplane Unit. Retitled as No 269 Squadron on October 6, 1918.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 269 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

An ancient ship in full sail proper.
Motto: Omnia videmus = We see all things.

Origin/meaning

The Ship represents the duties of the Unit when operating from Seaplane Carriers. The Badge was granted in April 1937.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. Information from Knights of the Sky Badges and Markings of the Royal Air Force Part Five: Numbered Flying Squadrons by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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