No 609 (West Riding) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force
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NO 609 (WEST RIDING) SQUADRON, ROYAL AUXILIARY AIR FORCE
History : Formed at Yeadon in February 1936
Official blazon
In from of two hunting horns in saltire Or a rose argent barbed and seeded sable.
Motto : Tally ho
Origin/meaning
The Hunting Horns symbolises the Role as a Fighter Squadron. The Rose alludes to Yorkshire. The Motto is the Call made by British Fox Hunters.
The badge was approved in August 1941.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence