No. 360 Squadron RAF
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360 Squadron created from the merger of 831 Naval Air Squadron (Gannets) and No 97 Squadron Royal Air Force (Canberras) at RAF Watton on 1st April 1966. Initially known as Joint Electronic Warfare Trials and Training Force before being given its official designation of No 360 [RN/RAF] Squadron on 23 September 1966. The Squadron flew a number of Canberra types: B2s, T4s (for pilot training) and a B6. The first Canberra T17 was delivered just before Christmas 1966.
(In October 1966, No 361 Squadron was proposed for deployment to the Far East. Following the 1967 Defence Review the proposed 361 Squadron became redundant before birth - it was never officially recognised.)
360 Squadron moved to RAF Cottesmore in April 1969. The official squadron badge was awarded in 1973: the Trident represents the Royal Navy involvement, whilst the moth, a Melese Laodamia, depicts the unique role of the Squadron (this particular moth avoids predatory bats by jamming their prey-finding 'radar' system). 360 Squadron moved again in 1975 to RAF Wyton where it remained until being disbanded in 1994.
In 1991 360 Squadron achieved 25 years of Service, and was presented with a Squadron Standard. 360 Squadron had 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.
