No. 600 Squadron RAuxAF
| No. 600 (City of London) Squadron RAuxAF | |
|---|---|
One of the heraldic badges of the squadron depicted on the Battle of Britain Monument in London | |
| Active | 14 October 1925 – 21 August 1945 10 May 1946 – 10 March 1957 1 October 1999 – present |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
| Part of | Royal Auxiliary Air Force |
| Base | RAF Northolt, London |
| Nickname(s) | City of London |
| Motto(s) | Latin: Praeter sescentos (Translation: "More than six hundred") |
| Battle honours | France and Low Countries, 1940* Battle of Britain, 1940* Home defence, 1940–42* North Africa, 1942–43* Sicily, 1943* Italy, 1943–45*, Salerno*, Anzio & Nettuno*, Gustav Line, Gothic Line The honours marked with an asterisk* are those emblazoned on the Squadron Standard |
| Commanders | |
| Officer Commanding | Wing Commander |
| Honorary Air Commodore | Hugh Trenchard, 3rd Viscount Trenchard |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge heraldry | No 600 is the only squadron in the RAF to have two official badges In front of an increscent, a sword on bend The crescent moon represents the squadron's night-fighter activities whilst the sword commemorates the connection with the city of London The City of London arms, overflown by an eagle Also known as 'the dust-cart crest' |
| Squadron Codes | MV (Jan 1939 – Sep 1939) BQ (Sep 1939 – Aug 1943) 6 (Aug 1943 – Jul 1944) RAG (May 1946 – 1949) LJ (1949 – Apr 1951) |
| Post 1950 Squadron markings | |
No. 600 (City of London) Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force is a squadron of the RAF Reserves. It was formed in 1925 and operated as a night fighter squadron during the Second World War with great distinction. After the war, 600 Squadron went on to operate jet fighters until 1957. Reactivated in 1999, 600 Squadron is one of only two RAF Reserve units within the M25. It is a Headquarters Support Squadron and provides trained part-time reservists to support RAF operations around the world.