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425 Tactical Fighter Squadron
Alouette, Quebec
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 118
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Blazon
Badge
Argent a lark volant proper;
Motto
JE TE PLUMERAI;
Symbolism
Badge
The badge is derived from the squadron nickname “Alouette” (lark in French). The position of the lark recalls a bomber over its target, ready to strike.
Motto
Meaning “I will pluck your feathers”. The motto is taken from the chorus of the French folk song “Alouette”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 3, 2012, in Volume 146, page 3054 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not available
Painter
Palina Klimava
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military
The badge was originally approved in January 1945.