Awarded: July 1944 (BR169)
Blazon: A Gannet volant proper in front of a Tower Gules
Link: The unit had an anti-submarine role and the gannet symbolises this as it dives onto its submerged prey. The castle is from the Arms of Barnstaple where the unit was on formation.
Motto: Latin: Insidiantibus insidiamur – We ambush the ambusher.
History: Formed Chivenor 4 April 1942 disbanded Limavady 4 June 1945.
In Memory of the gallant crews of the 36 Leigh Light Wellingtons lost during the Bay of Biscay night operations offensive 1942-43 accounting for 20 U-Boats sunk or severely damaged. Sponsored by Air Cdre J H Greswell CB, CBE, DSO, DFC.
Battle Honours: No Standard.