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The tiger’s head symbolizes the squadron’s nickname, the “Sabre-toothed Squadron”. The fountain refers to the squadron’s pioneering first flight of Sabre aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean. | The tiger’s head symbolizes the squadron’s nickname, the “Sabre-toothed Squadron”. The fountain refers to the squadron’s pioneering first flight of Sabre aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/ | [[Literature]]: Image from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/ | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of Canada]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of Canada]] | ||
[[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | [[Category:Air Force heraldry]] | ||
Revision as of 13:45, 4 June 2023
NO 439 SQUADRON, ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE
 (Badge) |
 (Standard) |
Official blazon
Badge: Argent a fountain overall a sabre-toothed tiger’s head erased proper.
Motto: FANGS OF DEATH.
Origin/meaning
The tiger’s head symbolizes the squadron’s nickname, the “Sabre-toothed Squadron”. The fountain refers to the squadron’s pioneering first flight of Sabre aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean.
Literature: Image from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/