429 Transport Squadron

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Trenton, Ontario
Approval of a Standard
April 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 167

Flag of the 429 Transport Squadron
Flag of the 429 Transport Squadron
 
Flag of the 429 Transport Squadron

Flag of the 429 Transport Squadron

Blazon

The Standard for a Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force charged with the Badge of the 429 Transport Squadron (Argent on a grassy mount Vert a bison preparing to charge Gules unguled and accorné Or, all within the Badge Frame for Flying Squadrons, its scroll inscribed FORTUNAE NIHIL), flanked by scrolls Argent inscribed in letters Sable, those to the dexter with ENGLISH CHANNEL AND NORTH SEA, 1943-1945 / MANCHE ET MER DU NORD, 1943-1945; FORTRESS EUROPE, 1943-1944 / FORTERESSE DE L’EUROPE, 1943-1944; BERLIN, 1943-1944; NORMANDY, 1944 / NORMANDIE, 1944; those to the sinister with BALTIC, 1943-1945 / BALTIQUE, 1943-1945; BISCAY, 1943-1944 / GOLFE DE GASCOGNE, 1943-1944; FRANCE AND GERMANY, 1944-1945 / FRANCE ET ALLEMAGNE, 1944-1945; RHINE / RHIN; and that in base with AFGHANISTAN;

Symbolism

This flag is based on the pattern for standards for squadrons of the Royal Canadian Air Force, with the unit’s primary badge surrounded by the battle honours awarded to the unit.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

Since 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of the 429 Transport SquadronLetters patent approving the heraldic emblems of the 429 Transport Squadron

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Palina Klimava

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Military Institution