No. 620 Squadron

Motto: "Dona ferentes adsumus" ("We are bringing gifts")
Badge: In front of a demi-pegasus couped, a flash of lightning.
Authority: King George VI

No 620 Squadron was formed at Chedburgh on 17 June 1943 as a heavy bomber squadron equipped with Stirlings and began operations almost immediately. It carried out night bombing missions until November 1943 when it moved to Leicester in preparation for airborne forces operations.

Bomber Command WWII Bases:
Formed 17 June 1943 as No 620 (Bomber) Squadron at

• Chedburgh : June 1943-Novemeber 1943

Bomber Command WWII Aircraft:

• Stirling I and III : June 1943-November 1943

Code Letters:

• "QS"

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