No 360 [RN/RAF] SQUADRON
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This site was suggested at the 10th Anniversary of Disbandment & Reunion Dinner held at the Officers' Mess, RAF Wyton, on 16th October 2004. The domain is currently hosted on a site managed from Watton, the original birthplace of the Squadron. Recent amendments are shown in red.
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The squadron was born from the marriage of 831 Naval Air Squadron
(Gannets) and No 97 Squadron Royal Air Force (Canberras) |
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from strength to strength, and when RAF Watton was designated for closure, it moved to RAF Cottesmore in April 1969. The official squadron
badge was awarded in 1973: the Trident thereon represents the Royal Navy involvement, whilst the
moth, a Melese Laodamia, depicts the unique role of the Squadron in that this particular moth
avoids predatory bats by jamming their prey-finding 'radar' system. |
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To make way for the the Tornado, the Squadron moved again in 1975 to RAF Wyton
where it remained until being disbanded in 1994. However, in 1991, the Squadron had achieved 25 years of Service, and was justly and proudly entitled to a Squadron Standard which was duly presented. No 360 Squadron has many unique aspects: its role, its number had not been previously issued, and it is the only squadron to have been formed, awarded a Standard, and disbanded during Her Majesty's reign. |
The aircraft shown is WD 955 (Echo
Mike), a Mk B2 built in November 1951 and converted to a Mk T17 in January 1968.
The first picture is in standard livery as a Mk T17; the second shows the same
aircraft, one of only six to be further modified
with new ECM equipment and being
designated Mk T17A. This also shows the tail fin with a special colour scheme
to
denote not only the 25th birthday of the youngest RAF Squadron but also the special place
of
WD955 as the oldest operational aircraft in the RAF at the time.
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Acknowledgements to Watton Town Council for use
of the original Crest and Canberra prints, as displayed in the Council
Chamber. Also the Wayland Chamber of Trade & Commerce for hosting
the site in their ISP's space. |
PHOTO
ALBUM
A Cyprus Detachment 1969 - Thanks to Eric Pigdon(66-69)
The web editor is front row, 2nd from right!
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These 2 pictures supplied by Ed
Hughes show the Squadron in 1973, and a crew all named Hughes!!! Ed is on the
left.
(Name the Squadron Commander, and what are
the first names of the other two Hughes?)
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The unusual
pair of photos below were taken during the 25th Canberra reunion celebrations at
RAF Cottesmore in 1974, as supplied by Ray Hansford.
Mystery Photo
Who, Where & When - & for the 2 RAF personnel, where are they now?
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CONTACTS
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Editor [NB space limited with current host]
Thanks to the the Association of Old Crows for listing us on their website
Thanks also to Les Bywaters for the link on his website
TRIBUTE TO THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC CANBERRA
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