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405 Long Range Patrol Squadron

Greenwood, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 373

Badge of the 405 Long Range Patrol and Training Squadron

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Blazon

Badge

Argent an eagle’s head erased contourné proper holding in its beak a sprig of three maple leaves Vert;

Motto

DUCIMUS;


Symbolism

Badge

The motto refers to the fact that this was the first bomber squadron overseas, and the only pathfinder force squadron. The eagle’s head, suggesting leadership, is derived from the pathfinder badge.

Motto

Meaning “We lead”.