| No. 261 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 20 August 1918 – 13 September 1919 2 August 1940 – 21 May 1941 12 July 1941 – 26 September 1945 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
| Role | Fighter squadron |
| Motto(s) | Latin: Semper Contendo ("I strive continually")[1][2] |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge heraldry | In front of a sword erect, the point downwards, a mullet, the whole in front of a Maltese Cross[1][2] |
| Squadron Codes | FJ (Jun 1944 – Sep 1945)[3][4] |
No. 261 Squadron RAF was a squadron of the Royal Air Force during World War I and World War II. It was involved in the defence of Malta from August 1940 till May 1941 and the campaign in Burma.