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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
Composite Group - Or, in base a label of three points gules, surmounted by an atomic cloud proper, between a pair of wings conjonied in base azure. | 509th Composite/Bombardment Group - Or, in base a label of three points gules, surmounted by an atomic cloud proper, between a pair of wings conjonied in base azure. | ||
Crest: On a wreath of the colors, or and azure, an atomic cloud or, with broken pattern gules, between two lightning bolts gules. | Crest: On a wreath of the colors, or and azure, an atomic cloud or, with broken pattern gules, between two lightning bolts gules. | ||
Motto: Defensor vindex = Defender - avenger. Approved 10 July 1952 | Motto: Defensor vindex = Defender - avenger. Approved 10 July 1952 | ||
Revision as of 10:45, 11 August 2018
509TH BOMBARDMENT WING, US AIR FORCE
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Official blazon
509th Composite/Bombardment Group - Or, in base a label of three points gules, surmounted by an atomic cloud proper, between a pair of wings conjonied in base azure. Crest: On a wreath of the colors, or and azure, an atomic cloud or, with broken pattern gules, between two lightning bolts gules. Motto: Defensor vindex = Defender - avenger. Approved 10 July 1952
Origin/meaning
This was the Group that dropped the Atomic Bombs on Japan in 1945, which is symbolised by the Atomic Cloud.
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