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Astra, Ontario
Confirmation of a Badge
August 20, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 275
Badge of 8 Air Communications and Control SquadronBlazonOn 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; SymbolismSky 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. |
MottoBlazonSHOWING THE WAY; SymbolismSHOWING THE WAY |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 27, 2021 in Volume 155, page 1317 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Department of National Defence. PainterNot available CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the name of the Air Transportable Communication and Control Unit in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume II, page 403, 1 April 1990. |