No 439 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
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Country: Canada |
French | Blazon wanted |
English | Badge: Argent a fountain overall a sabre-toothed tiger’s head erased proper. Motto: FANGS OF DEATH. |
Origin/meaning
The tiger’s head symbolizes the squadron’s nickname, the “Sabre-toothed Squadron”. The fountain refers to the squadron’s pioneering first flight of Sabre aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean.
Literature:Images from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/. Information from Badges of the Canadian Forces / Insignes des Forces Canadiennes.
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