835 Naval Air Squadron
| 835 Naval Air Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 17 February 1942 – 1 April 1945 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Type | Carrier based squadron |
| Role | torpedo bomber |
| Part of | Fleet Air Arm |
| Motto(s) | Latin: Semper miseri sumus (Translation: "We are always miserable") |
| Battle honours | Atlantic 1943–44, Arctic 1944–45 |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Lt/Cdr. M. Johnstone, DSC, RN; Lt/Cdr(A) J.R. Godley, RNVR |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge heraldry | Two wing-hilted swords in front of waves in a circle of rope |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Fairey Swordfish |
| Fighter | Hawker Sea Hurricane Grumman Wildcat |
835 Naval Air Squadron was a former squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm originally formed in February 1942 as a torpedo bomber and reconnaissance unit flying Fairey Swordfish. In June 1943, six Sea Hurricanes were added to the squadron as a fighter flight. The composite unit exchanged the Hurricanes in September 1944 for Grumman Wildcats, serving on until 1 April 1945, when the squadron disbanded.