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2 Canadian Air Division

Winnipeg, Manitoba
Approval of a Badge
April 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 45

Badge of the 2 Canadian Air Division

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Blazon

Badge

Argent two torches in saltire Sable enflamed proper surmounted by an eagle volant affronté, the head to the dexter Or;

Motto

CUSTOS SCIENTIAE;


Symbolism

Badge

The eagle is a common symbol used in air force badges. The torches are taken from the badges of the former Training Command and 14 Training Group. They illustrate the main functions of the 2 Canadian Air Division: doctrine, training and education. Their number recalls the name of the Division.

Motto

This Latin phrase means “Guardian of knowledge”.