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22 Wing
North Bay, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
July 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 528
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Blazon
Badge
Argent two lightning bolts Gules conjoined in sinister chief overall a jaeger volant descendant in bend sinister proper;
Motto
CUSTODES PACIS;
Symbolism
Badge
The jaeger inhabits the Arctic and coastal islands, possesses exceptionally keen eyesight, and is extremely aggressive when protecting its territory. It thus represents 22 Wing’s mission to protect Canadian territory and airspace. The lightning bolts symbolize the aerospace defence system’s communications and surveillance devices.
Motto
Meaning “Guardians of peace”.