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405 Long Range Patrol Squadron
Greenwood, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of a Badge
March 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 318
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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 eagle’s head, suggesting leadership, is derived from the pathfinder badge.
Motto
This Latin word means “We lead” and refers to the fact that this was the first bomber squadron overseas, and the only pathfinder force squadron.