- The Governor General of Canada
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408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron
Edmonton, Alberta
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 32
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Blazon
Badge
Argent a Canada goose volant proper;
Motto
FOR FREEDOM;
Symbolism
Badge
The Canada goose is found in Canada, but also in England and Scotland, where the squadron was based in the Second World War. Its speed and power of flight symbolize the operational mission of the squadron.
Motto
Not applicable
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 12, 2011, in Volume 145, page 3517 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not available
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military