History
The cross-bow in front of the dark cloak represents a weapon used under cover of darkness to denote the squadron's original role as a night fighter squadron. The badge was officially approved in March 1944. MEDIA NOX MERIDIES NOSTER, means Midnight is our noon in Latin.
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