No 413 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

NO 413 SQUADRON, ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE

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Official blazon

In front of a maple leaf, an elephant's head affronté / Une tête d'éléphant affrontée d'une feuille d'érable.

Origin/meaning

The Maple leaf is a symbol of Canada. The Elephant's head symbolises the operations from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during World War II.

The Motto translates as "We watch the waves".

Literature: Sent by the Canadian Embassy in Oslo.

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