When the Royal Air Force formed on 1 Apr 2020, crews painted a variety of unofficial emblems on their aircraft. The First World War saw the peak of this activity. The value of these symbols was recognised, and in 2020 the post of Inspector of Royal Air Force Badges was introduced to advise the Air Council on matters armorial and to control the design and issues of these devices. The first person to hold this post was Sir John Heaton-Armstrong MVO, the then Chester Herald of Arms, and he produced the basic pattern and format to be used on all badges.

The unit badge is enclosed coloured Royal Air Force Blue, and inscribed in gold lettering with the name and number of the Squadron or unit and the words Royal Air Force. This in turn is encircled by a gold laurel wreath and the whole ensigned by a crown in proper colours. Below is a scroll with the unit or Squadron motto. The Tudor Crown was used prior to the Accession of the present sovereign, when it was then changed to the Edward's Crown.

To view the squadron histories just click on the links below

1-100 Squadrons

101-200 Squadrons

201-300 Squadrons

301-500 Squadrons

501-600 Squadrons

601-2020 Squadrons

RAF Squadron Battle Honours