R.A.F. Badge: Bomber Squadron 6 (Original)

Artist: 20th Century unidentified artist
Medium: Watercolour on Paper
Size: 8" x 12" (210mm x 300mm)
Date: c. 1950
Code: 20thRAFSq6

This is the unique original Watercolour painting by artist unknown.

This is a very rare original painting by an unknown artist, produced for an unpublished run of cigarette cards featuring R.A.F. badges, most likely by John Player & Sons Cigarettes.

This artwork features the badge of the R.A.F. Bomber Squadron 6.

The motto for No. 6 Squadron RAF is "Oculi Exercitus" (Latin for "The eyes of the army"). This Latin phrase reflects the squadron's role as an observant and impactful unit, a concept supported by its badge, which features an eagle preying on a serpent.

No. 6 Squadron is unique in having two Royal standards, having been awarded its second one by King Abdullah I of Jordan in October 1950 due to its long period of service in the Middle East.