No 421 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

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NO 421 SQUADRON, ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE

Coat of arms (crest) of No 421 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

(Badge)
Coat of arms (crest) of No 421 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

(Standard)


Official blazon
English In front of two tomahawks in saltire, a red Indian warrior's head with head-dress.

Motto: Bellicum cecinere.

Origin/meaning

The Canadian red indian is well known for his courege and fighting qualities. With the tomahawks, his traditional weapon, he makes an approriate device for a Fighter Squadron. The Motto translates as "They have sounded the war trumpet".

Literature: Image from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/. Information from Badges of the Canadian Forces / Insignes des Forces Canadiennes.


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