No. 434 Squadron Badge A representation of the schooner “Bluenose” Motto In excelsis vincimus (We conquer in the heights) Authority King George VI, October 1945. The squadron was adopted by the Rotary Club of Halifax, Nova Scotia and took the nickname “Bluenose” in reference to the common nickname for Nova Scotians. The schooner ‘Bluenose’ is… Read More
No. 433 Squadron Badge: In front of a hurt a porcupine Motto: Qui s’y frotte s’y pique (Who opposes it gets hurt) Authority: King George VI, December 1945 This squadron was adopted by the Porcupine District of Northern Ontario. The hurt or blue disc symbolizes the “hurt” done to the enemy and the sky through… Read More
No. 432 Squadron Badge: In front of a full moon a cougar leaping down Motto: Saeviter ad lucem (Ferociously towards the light) Authority: King George VI, March 1945 The badge indicates the squadron’s night bombing attacks on the enemy. The motto refers to the unit’s fierce desire to fight for light against the darkness of… Read More
No. 430 Squadron Badge: none Formed as an Army Co-operation unit at Hartford Bridge, Hampshire, England on 1 January 1943 as the RCAF’s 30th- third and last army co-operation – squadron formed overseas, and redesignated Fighter Reconnaissance on 28 June 1943, the unit flew Mustang and Spitfire aircraft on air intelligence work, carrying out photographic… Read More
No. 436 Squadron Badge: An elephant’s head couped carrying a log Motto: Onus portamus (We carry the load) Authority: King George VI, May 1945 The squadron operated as a transport unit from a base in India and adopts this badge and motto to symbolize its functions. Formed at Gujrat, Punjab, India on 20 August 1944… Read More
No. 429 Squadron Badge On a mount, a bison the head lowered Motto Fortunae nihil (Nothing to chance) Authority King George VI, June 1944 The bison is a fierce and powerful opponent indigenous to Canada. Formed at East Moor, Yorkshire, England on 7 November 1942 as the RCAF’s 27th – tenth Bomber – squadron formed… Read More
No. 428 Squadron Badge: In a shroud, a death’s head Motto: Usque ad finem (To the very end) Authority: King George VI, February 1945 The badge refers to the squadron ‘Ghost’, a designation earned through many hours of night bombing operations, and also the death and destruction which it carried to the enemy. Formed at… Read More
No. 426 Squadron Badge A thunderbird Motto On wings of fire Authority King George VI, October 1943 The thunderbird is a mythical bird, the sight of which is supposed to cause havoc and death to those who perceive it. It was the name given by some Indians to the first aeroplane they saw. The thunderbird… Read More
No. 425 Squadron Badge: A lark volant Motto: Je te plumerai (I shall pluck you) Authority: King George VI, January 1945 The badge is derived from the squadron nickname ‘Alouette’, and the motto comes from the refrain of the French Canadian folk song. The lark is shown in hovering position indicative of a bomber over the… Read More
No. 424 Squadron Badge: A heraldic tiger’s head erased Motto: Castigandos castigamus (We chastise those who deserve to be chastised) Authority: King George VI, June 1945 The squadron was adopted by the City of Hamilton and adopted the tiger’s head in reference to the Hamilton rugby team. Formed at Topcliffe, Yorkshire, England on 15 October… Read More
