| No. 158 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 9 May 1918 – 20 Nov 1918 14 Feb 1942 – 31 Dec 1945 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
| Role | Bomber Squadron Transport Squadron |
| Part of | No. 4 Group RAF, Bomber Command (Feb 42 – Jun 45)[1] No. 4 Group RAF, Transport Command (Jun 45 – Dec 45)[2] |
| Motto(s) | Strength in unity[3][4] |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge heraldry | A circular chain of seven links[3][4] The chain is indicative of the combined strength and co-operation of aircrews[3] |
| Squadron Codes | NP (Apr 1942 – Jun 1945)[5][6] DK (Jul 1945 – Dec 1945)[7][8] |
| Tail markings | Two diagonal yellow stripes (Apr 1945 – May 1945)[9] |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Bomber | Vickers Wellington Handley Page Halifax |
| Transport | Short Stirling |
No. 158 Squadron RAF was a World War I proposed ground attack squadron that did not become operational in time to see action, and a World War II bomber squadron. After World War II had ended in Europe the squadron operated in the transport role until disbandment in December 1945.
- ^ Delve 1994, pp. 56, 62, 69.
- ^ Delve 1994, p. 81.
- ^ a b c Moyes 1976, p. 180.
- ^ a b Halley 1988, p. 229.
- ^ Bowyer & Rawlings 1979, p. 77.
- ^ Flintham & Thomas 2003, p. 94.
- ^ Bowyer & Rawlings 1979, p. 30.
- ^ Flintham & Thomas 2003, p. 68.
- ^ No 152 – 158 Squadron Aircraft & Markings