- The Governor General of Canada
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435 Transport and Rescue Squadron
Winnipeg, Ontario
Approval of a Standard
April 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 168
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Blazon
Flag
The Standard for a Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force charged with the Badge of the 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron (Argent a chinthe on a plinth Or, all within the Badge Frame for Flying Squadrons, its scroll inscribed CERTI PROVEHENDI), above a scroll in base Argent inscribed in letters Sable BURMA, 1944-1945 / BIRMANIE, 1944-1945;
Symbolism
Flag
This flag is based on the pattern for standards for squadrons of the Royal Canadian Air Force, with the unit’s primary badge surrounded by the battle honours awarded to the unit.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Palina Klimava
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military