| No. 272 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 25 July 1918 – 5 March 1919 18 November 1940 – 30 April 1945 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
| Motto(s) | On, on! |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge | A person in armour wearing a helmet |
| Squadron Codes | XK (Nov 1940 - May 1941) |
No. 272 Squadron RAF was a Royal Air Force Squadron formed as an anti–submarine unit in World War I and a coastal fighter unit in World War II.