No. 196 Squadron RAF

No. 196 Squadron RAF
Active7 Nov 1917 – 16 Mar 1946
Country United Kingdom
Branch Royal Air Force
RoleBomber
Airborne Forces
Special Operations
Transport
Part ofNo. 4 Group RAF
No. 3 Group RAF
No. 38 Group RAF
Motto(s)Latin: Sic fidem servamus
(Translation: "Thus we keep faith")
Insignia
Squadron Badge heraldryA Mailed Fist holding a Dagger, hilt downwards
Squadron CodesZO (Nov 1942 – Mar 1946)
7T (May 1943 – Mar 1946)

No. 196 Squadron was a Royal Air Force squadron originally formed as a training unit during World War I. It was active during World War II in Nos. 3, 4 and 38 Group RAF. It served first as a bomber squadron and later as an airborne support and transport unit.