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'''Country''': Canada [[File:canada.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | |||
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| Badge: Argent on a sun in splendour Or a gyrfalcon’s head erased Argent langued Gules.<br> | |||
Motto: CELERITER CERTOQUE. | |||
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[[ | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The gyrfalcon, found in northern Canada, is known for its exceptional fighting ability. The sun suggests bringing light and information to the troops and thus represents the squadron’s original role in fighter reconnaissance. The Latin Motto translates as "Swiftly and surely". | |||
[[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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[[Category:Military heraldry of Canada]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of Canada]] | ||
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | [[Category:Air Force heraldry]] |
Latest revision as of 15:12, 21 August 2024
Country: Canada |
French | Blazon wanted |
English | Badge: Argent on a sun in splendour Or a gyrfalcon’s head erased Argent langued Gules. Motto: CELERITER CERTOQUE. |
Origin/meaning
The gyrfalcon, found in northern Canada, is known for its exceptional fighting ability. The sun suggests bringing light and information to the troops and thus represents the squadron’s original role in fighter reconnaissance. The Latin Motto translates as "Swiftly and surely".
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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