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438 Tactical Helicopter Squadron
Richelain, Quebec
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 127
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Blazon
Badge
Argent a wildcat’s face Gules;
Motto
GOING DOWN;
Symbolism
Badge
The wildcat represents the squadron’s nickname.
Motto
The Motto is taken from the last instructions of the leader of this unit’s Second World War Typhoon fighter bombers as they were about to attack.
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
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military
The badge was originally approved in October 1945.