No 99 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 99 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Yatesbury in August 1917.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 99 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

A puma salient sable

Origin/meaning

The Squadron was at one time using aircraft equipped with Puma Engines. The Puma also illustrate independence and tenacity of purpose during the daylight raids into Germany during World War I.
The Motto translates as "Each tenacious". The badge was granted in July 1937.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal, Ministry of Defence