No 421 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

		NO 421 SQUADRON, ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE Country: Canada

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

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