Skip to main content

17 Wing

Winnipeg, Manitoba
Approval of a Badge
April 1, 1998
Vol. III, p. 401

Badge of 17 Wing
Badge of 17 Wing Badge of 17 Wing

Badge of 17 Wing

Blazon

Argent on a base barry wavy Azure and Argent a birch bark canoe proper in chief an arrowhead érablé in bend Azure;

Symbolism

The canoe resting on water recalls the location of 17 Wing in Winnipeg near the meeting of historic waterways. The arrowhead in the shape of the maple leaf refers to the Wing’s varied responsibilities for air defence.

Motto of 17 Wing

Blazon

HERITAGE;

Symbolism

Not applicable

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 4, 2006 in Volume 140, page 429 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent approving the Badge of 17 Wing Letters patent approving the Badge of 17 Wing

Additional Information