No 440 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
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NO 440 SQUADRON, ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE
 (Badge) |
 (Standard) |
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”.
Literature: Image from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/