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During the Second World War, this squadron was known as the “Black Knight Squadron”. The knight symbolizes fair but mortal combat, while the cloud indicates air combat. Black is the colour of night fighters. Black, red and white are the squadron’s colours. The Latin Motto translates as "With all our might". | During the Second World War, this squadron was known as the “Black Knight Squadron”. The knight symbolizes fair but mortal combat, while the cloud indicates air combat. Black is the colour of night fighters. Black, red and white are the squadron’s colours. The Latin Motto translates as "With all our might". | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/ | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:49, 20 August 2023
NO 414 SQUADRON, ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE
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(Standard) |
Official blazon
Badge: Argent a knight in armour mounted on a horse proper, both liveried Sable and Gules and set on cloud proper.
Motto: TOTIS VIRIBUS.
Origin/meaning
During the Second World War, this squadron was known as the “Black Knight Squadron”. The knight symbolizes fair but mortal combat, while the cloud indicates air combat. Black is the colour of night fighters. Black, red and white are the squadron’s colours. The Latin Motto translates as "With all our might".
Literature: Image from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/
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