No. 190 Squadron RAF
| No. 190 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 24 Oct 1917 – Apr 1919 1 Mar 1943 – 31 Dec 1943 5 Jan 1944 – 21 Jan 1946 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
| Role | Convoy escort Airborne forces Transport |
| Part of | No. 38 Group RAF |
| Motto(s) | Latin: Ex Tenebris (Translation: "Through darkness") |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Geoffrey Harry "Buster" Briggs |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge heraldry | A cloak charged with a double-headed eagle displayed |
| Squadron Codes | G5 (Jan 1944 – Dec 1945) L9 (Jan 1944 – Dec 1945) |
No. 190 Squadron was a Royal Air Force squadron with a relatively short existence, but a very broad career. It served as a trainer squadron during the first World War and as convoy escort, airborne support and transport squadron during World War II.