No. 136 Squadron RAF
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No. 136 Squadron RAF was a short-lived RAF unit that saw no action in World War I, but upon reformation became the highest scoring unit in South East Asia Command during World War II.[6] Shortly after the war the squadron was disbanded.
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No. 136 Squadron RAF | |
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Active | 1 Apr 1918 - 4 Jul 1918 20 Aug 1941 – 8 May 1946 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Air Force |
Part of | RAF Third Tactical Air Force, South East Asia Command |
Nickname(s) | The Woodpeckers |
Motto(s) | Latin: Nihil Fortius ("Nothing is stronger")[1] "Nothing too tough" (squadron use)[2] |
Engagements | Arakan Campaign 1942–1943, Burma Campaign, Battle of Imphal |
Insignia | |
Squadron Badge heraldry | Upon the side of a stem of tree erect, a green woodpecker.[3] The woodpecker was chosen as the squadrons original call-sign was "Woodpecker"[1] |
Squadron Codes | HM (Dec 1943 - May 1946)[4][5] |
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