No. 97 Squadron RAF
| No. 97 (Straits Settlements) Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 December 1917 to 1 April 1920 September 1935 to 20 May 1940 25 February 1941 1 January 1956 1 Dec 1959 to 2 January 1967 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
| Nickname(s) | Straits Settlements |
| Motto(s) | "Achieve your aim" |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge heraldry | An ogress pierced by an arrow, point downwards. The badge is indicative of accurate aim. |
No. 97 (Straits Settlements) Squadron, was a Royal Air Force squadron formed on 1 December 1917 at Waddington, Lincolnshire, serving in France as a heavy bomber unit until the end of the First World War.
The squadron reformed and served again flying heavy bombers during the Second World War, becoming a Pathfinder Force unit in 1943. In peacetime, the squadron continued in a variety of roles until final disbandment in 1967.