Air Force Base No 5, Leiria, Portuguese Air Force
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Country:Portugal |
Portuguese | Shield - De prata, falcão atacante de sua cor, chefe de negro carregado de cinco triângulos de prata, dispostos em faixa. Motto - Num listel de branco, sotoposto ao escudo, em letras de estilo elzevir, maiúsculas, de negro: ««ALCANÇA QUEM NÃO CANSA»». |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
Falcon - Symbol of the hunt, alludes to the activity of the Base with their interceptor planes. Five triangles - Represents the number of the unit. Motto - « ALCANÇA QUEM NÃO CANSA » Roughly translated to "He/she who never tires, reaches". Aeronautical Crown - Universal symbol of the Portuguese Air Force. Silver - Signifies the fidelity and humility. Black - Strengh and endurance.
Literature:Images from Dilan Nunes and https://www.emfa.pt/
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