No 58 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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History: Formed at Cramlington in June 1916.

(Queen Elizabeth II Version)	Coat of arms (crest) of No 58 Squadron, Royal Air Force (King Charles III Version)	NO 58 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE Country:United Kingdom

Official blazon
English	On a branch a long-eared owl all proper. Motto: Alis nocturnis.

Origin/meaning

Being a night bomber unit the Owl, being a night flying bird of prey, was considered a suitable pictorial representation. The Motto translates as ”On the wings of the night”. The Badge was approved in September 1937.

Literature:Image from picclick.com. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 5 Numbered Flying Squadron by B.R. Hollis and R. Symons.

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