Awarded: May 1957
Blazon: In front of a Bezant a Caduceus Azure and the Rod of Aesculapius Gules in saltire
Link: The bezant symbolises the importance of passengers and freight between the UK and the other NATO countries. The Caduceus, or Rod of Mercury, denotes the speed with which communication and transport duties are performed. The Rod of Aesculapius alludes to the medical evacuation and transport role.
Motto: Latin: Quovis nocte interdiu – Anywhere by day or night.
History: Formed at White Waltham on 1 June 1943 as 2nd TAF Communications Flight by re-designating the Army Co-operation Command Communications Flight. Elevated to squadron status on 1 March 1944 before being re-named British Air Forces of Occupation (BAFO) Communications Squadron on 15 July 1945. It reverted to its previous title at Buckeburg on 1 September 1951 before becoming RAF Germany Communications Squadron on 1 January 1959 before finally being re-designated No 60 Squadron on 3 February 1969.
Sponsored by Ivon Nigel Moore and dedicated to all who served with the 2nd Tactical Air Force Communications Squadron