Air Force Base No 5, Leiria, Portuguese Air Force

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AIR FORCE BASE NO 5, LEIRIA, PORTUGUESE AIR FORCE

Coat of arms (crest) of Air Force Base No 5, Leiria, Portuguese Air Force

(Arms of the Base)
Coat of arms (crest) of Air Force Base No 5, Leiria, Portuguese Air Force

(Arms of the Commander of the Base)
Official blazon
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»».
Crown - É de ouro, constituído por um aro liso com virolas nos bordos superior e inferior, encimado por oito pontas, das quais cinco aparentes. A ponta central e as laterais são encimadas por duas asas de
águia estendidas. As pontas intermédias são encimadas por cruzes de Cristo."

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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: Email sent by Dilan Nunes


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