No 157 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 157 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Upper Heyford in September 1918.

Official blazon

Badge: A lion rampant chequy sable and argent.
Motto: Our cannons speak our thoughts.

Origin/meaning

The Lion symbolises the fighting power of the Unit, the Black and White checks symbolises Night and Day operations. The badge was granted in August 1943.

Literature: Image from Wikimedia Commons

. Information from Knight in the Sky Part Five by BR Hollis.