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Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 129
Badge of the 440 Transport SquadronBlazonA bat displayed Gules surmounting a cloud Argent; SymbolismThe bat suggests night flying and the use of radar, while the cloud symbolizes poor visibility. They both refer to the role as an all-weather fighter squadron in 1950s and 1960s. |
MottoBlazonKA GANAWAITAK SAGUENAY; SymbolismThis Innu phrase means “He who protects the Saguenay”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2013 in Volume 147, page 538 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe badge was originally approved in October 1955. |