No. 63 Squadron RAF

Not to be confused with No. 63 Squadron RAF Regiment, which holds a dual role as the King's Colour Squadron.

No. 63 Squadron RAF
Hawker Hunter F.6 squadron emblem
Active31 August 1916 – 1 April 1918 (RFC)
1 April 1918 – 29 February 1920 (RAF)
February 1937 – April 1940
15 June 1942 – 30 January 1945
1 September 1946 – 31 October 1958
30 November 1958 – 23 September 1992
CountryUnited Kingdom
BranchRoyal Air Force
MottosLatin: Pone nos ad hostem
("Follow us to find the enemy")
Insignia
Squadron BadgeA dexter arm in bend couped below the elbow grasping in the hand a battle axe Approved by King George VI in December 1938.This squadron chose a battle axe held by a strong arm as being indicative of battle - a sentiment amplified by the motto.
Squadron Codes63 (Feb 1937 – Nov 1938)
NE (Nov 1938 – May 1939)
ON (May 1939 – Sep 1939)
UB (Sep 1946 – Apr 1951)
Post 1950 Squadron Roundel

Number 63 Squadron was a bomber aircraft and training squadron of the Royal Air Force that was active during various periods from 1916 to 1992. Originally using De Havilland DH.4 aircraft in World War I, it was last equipped with BAe Hawk jet trainers.

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