600 Squadron is a multi-role squadron, which deploys chiefly in support of major military headquarters. It is the only RAF squadron to have two official badges. 600 Squadron was awarded ‘Privileged Regiment Status’ in 2007. Recruits within London, and is the only RAF reserve unit within the M25.
1925 Formed at RAF Northolt in the bombing role, but was re-designated a fighter squadron in 1934.
1939 - 1945 A night fighter unit flying in England, North Africa and Southern Europe.
1946 - 1957 The squadron re-formed in the UK flying Spitfires, and then Gloster Meteors.
1999 Reformed to support Permanent Joint Headquarters.
1940* France and Low Countries
1940* Battle of Britain
1940 - 1942* Home defence
1942 - 1943* North Africa
1943* Sicily
1943 - 1945* Italy
1943 - 1945 Salerno*
1943 - 1945* Anzio & Nettuno
1943 - 1945 Gustav Line
1943 - 1945 Gothic Line
*Honours marked with an asterisk, may be emblazoned on the Squadron Standard
