Formed on 28 August 1940 at RAF Church Fenton, the squadron inherited the traditions, along with the emblem and a large part of the initial crew, of the pre-war Polish Torunian Fighter Squadron.
Formed on 28 August 1940 at RAF Church Fenton, the squadron took over the customs, including the emblem and a significant portion of the original crew, from the pre-war Polish Torunian Fighter Squadron.