No 8 Air Communications and Control Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

NO 8 AIR COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTROL SQUADRON, ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE

Official blazon

On a roundel Bleu Céleste two lightning flashes in pile Or overall an Arctic tern volant proper, all within an annulus Or ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and environed by a wreath of maple leaves, overall in base a scroll Or inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable; "Showing the Way".

Origin/meaning

Sky blue is the colour of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The lightning bolts are taken from the badge of the Communications and Electronics Branch. The Arctic tern is a bird that travels in migratory patterns over immense distances, and thus symbolizes the Squadron’s ability to travel around the globe to support Canadian air operations. The badge was confirmed on August 20, 2020.

Literature: Image from https://reg.gg.ca/heraldry