No. 136 Squadron RAF
| No. 136 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| 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") "Nothing too tough" (squadron use) |
| 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. The woodpecker was chosen as the squadrons original call-sign was "Woodpecker" |
| Squadron Codes | HM (Dec 1943 - May 1946) |
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. Shortly after the war the squadron was disbanded.