6 squadron was formed on 31 January 1914, at Farnborough as No. 6 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps. After WW1 it transferred to Iraq as No. 6 (Army Co-operation) Squadron.
Between 1928 and 1930 it operated in Northern Iraq under Squadron Leader Claude Hilton Keith.
Walker & Hall (W&H) hallmarked 1928 D) silver gilt and enamel squadron crest badge with crest and motto Oculi Exercitus (Eyes of the Army)
Number 6 Squadron Royal Air Force has the proud distinction of having the longest record of continuous service of any air force squadron in the world. From its formation in January 1914, Six Squadron saw continuous service until 2007 followed by a brief stand down until re-equipping with the Eurofighter Typhoon. The Squadron is now based at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland and is operational in both the air defence and ground attack roles.
Operations during the Second World War in the desert against Rommel’s armour gained the nickname of The Flying Tin Openers.