No 140 Squadron, Royal Air Force
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NO 140 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE
History: Raised at Benson in September 1941.
Official blazon
An eyed hawk moth proper.
Origin/meaning
The duty of the unit was in the field of photo-reconnaissance and the eyed hawk moth was regarded as symbolic of that work. The hawk moth flies by day and night and the "eyes" on its wings indicate the watchful eyes of the unit and the camera. The badge was granted in October 1944.
Literature: Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/ Information from B.R. Holliss and R. Symonds Knights of the Sky Part Five Numbered Flying Squadrons