No 440 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

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NO 440 SQUADRON, ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 440 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Official blazon

Badge: A bat displayed Gules surmounting a cloud Argent.
Motto: KA GANAWAITAK SAGUENAY.

Origin/meaning

The bat suggests night flying and the use of radar, while the cloud symbolizes poor visibility. They both refer to the role as an all-weather fighter squadron in 1950s and 1960s. The Motto in Innu translates “He who protects the Saguenay”.

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