No 401 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

NO 401 SQUADRON, ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE

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Official blazon

Argent a mountain sheep’s head caboshed Sable accorné Or.
Motto: MORS CELERRIMA HOSTIBUS.

Origin/meaning

The mountain sheep, indigenous to many parts of Canada, is known for its great stamina and fighting power. The Motto translates as “The swiftest death for the enemy”.

Literature: Image from Wikimedia Commons

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