No 626 Squadron, Royal Air Force

History: Formed at Wickenby in November 1943.

	NO 626 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE Country:United Kingdom

Official blazon
English	On the waves of the sea an ancient ship proper sails furled gules charged on the bow with an eye azure on argent. Motto: To strive and not to yield.

Origin/meaning

The Ship with seven oars symbolises the crew of a Lancaster Bomber, and also alludes to Ulysses which like the Aircraft of the Squadron made its voyages in spite of difficulties. The badge was granted in October 1944.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. Information from Knights of the Sky Badges and Markings of the Royal Air Force Part 5: Numbered Flying Squadrons by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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