Royal Canadian Air Force

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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
March 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 219

Badge of the Royal Canadian Air Force
Badge of the Royal Canadian Air Force
 
Badge of the Royal Canadian Air Force

Badge of the Royal Canadian Air Force

Blazon

Bleu Celeste an eagle volant affronté the head to the sinister Or;

Symbolism

The light blue colour and the eagle have been associated with the Royal Canadian Air Force for many decades.

Motto

Blazon

SIC ITUR AD ASTRA;

Symbolism

This Latin motto means “Such is the pathway to the stars”.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 30, 2013 in Volume 147, page 2704 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent approving the Badge of the Royal Canadian Air ForceLetters patent approving the Badge of the Royal Canadian Air Force

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

David Farrar

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Military Institution