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History: Formed on August 13, 1937.


[[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of the {{PAGENAME}}]]  
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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
In front of amaple leaf Or a crane rising proper (argent)<br>
Motto:  Icarus renatus = Icarus reborn.


===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Maple Leaf is symbol of the Royal Canadian Air Force Squadrons based here 1943-1946. The Crane is indicative that Digby in 1917 was used as an overflow Station for Royal Naval Air Service Cadets from Cranwell. The Badge was granted in July 1954.
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