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400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron
Borden, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 369
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Blazon
Badge
Argent two tomahawks in saltire Or surmounted by an eagle’s head erased Gules;
Motto
PERCUSSURI VIGILES;
Symbolism
Badge
The eagle’s head refers to the squadron’s role as a reconnaissance unit on army cooperation work. The tomahawks indicate the type of aircraft with which the squadron was once equipped.
Motto
Meaning “Watchmen ready to strike”.