- The Governor General of Canada
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Joint Terminal Attack Controller
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
March 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 269
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Blazon
Badge
A torteau charged with a reticle Argent, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, and surmounting two wings inverted, in base a scroll Argent inscribed JTAC • CIFA in letters Sable;
Symbolism
Badge
The reticle symbolizes the ability to direct explosive ordnance accurately from aircraft. In addition to representing the Royal Canadian Air Force, the wings allude to a falcon, the bird with the fastest flight speed. Their shape in flight evokes a broad arrowhead, a reference to weaponry. The Royal Crown represents service to the Sovereign and Canada.
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 Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military