No. 357 Squadron RAF
| No. 357 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 February 1944 – 15 November 1945 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom
|
| Branch |
 Royal Air Force
|
| Part of | No. 231 Group RAF, South East Asia Command |
| Motto(s) |
Latin: Mortem hostibus (Translation: "We bring death to the enemy") |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge heraldry | A crocodile |
| Squadron Codes | No specific identity markings are known to have been carried |
No. 357 Squadron RAF was a special squadron, involved in the supply of covert forces behind enemy lines during the Second World War in South East Asia Command
The squadron was formed on 1 February 1944 at Digri, Bengal, from No. 1576 (Special Duties) Flight. The squadron was equipped with Consolidated Liberator and Lockheed Hudson aircraft, which formed "A" Flight, whilst "B" Flight consisted of four Consolidated Catalina aircraft operated by the squadron from Red Hills Lake, Madras. The Catalina flight became No. 628 squadron on 21 March 1944. On 15 September 1944, No. 357 squadron moved to Jessore, Bengal. Early in 1945, the Hudsons were replaced by Douglas Dakotas, and "C" Flight was equipped with Westland Lysanders joined the squadron. The squadron disbanded on 15 November 1945.
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