In June 1948 the RAF commenced Operation Firedog against Malayan terrorists during the Malayan Emergency. Operation Firedog missions during the Malayan Emergency began on 7 July 1948. In 1948, the squadron took part in Operation Firedog during the Malayan emergency. In 2011, it introduced new branding produced by agency Firedog. In 1949 No. 84 Squadron flew Bristol Brigands during Operation Firedog. He held command from 1950 to 1952, which included the Malayan Emergency campaign (Operation Firedog). Squadron performed a total of 143,000 operations in Malaya during Operation Firedog.