No 622 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Heraldry of the World

British heraldry portal Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom

Arms of Counties Arms of cities and towns Heraldry in England Heraldry in Scotland Heraldry in Wales Heraldry in Northern Ireland Channel Islands Ecclesiastical heraldry Educational heraldry Institutional heraldry Corporate heraldry Military heraldry Heraldic postcards Heraldic stamps Collector's items Overseas possessions Total pages in the British section : 15,937 Total images in the British section : 9,637

NO 622 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Mildenhall in August 1943.

Official blazon

a long eared owl volant affrontee proper carrying in the claws a flash of lightning gules.
Motto: Bellamus noctu = We wage war by night.

Origin/meaning

The badge symbolise the Nocturnal Activities of the Squadron. The badge was granted in October 1944.

Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/