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Comox, British Columbia
Approval of a Flag
September 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 116
Flag of the 407 Long Range Patrol SquadronBlazonThe Standard for a Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force charged with the Badge of the 407 Long Range Patrol Squadron (Argent a trident Gules winged Or points in base breaking in two an anchor Sable, all within the Badge Frame for Flying Squadrons, its scroll inscribed TO HOLD ON HIGH) flanked by scrolls Argent inscribed in letters Sable, those to the dexter with ATLANTIC, 1943 - 1945 / ATLANTIQUE, 1943 - 1945; FORTRESS EUROPE, 1942 / FORTERESSE DE L’EUROPE, 1942; GERMAN PORTS, 1942 / PORTS ALLEMANDS, 1942; those to the sinister with ENGLISH CHANNEL AND NORTH SEA, 1941-1945 / MANCHE ET MER DU NORD, 1941-1945; BISCAY, 1942-1945 / GOLFE DE GASCOGNE, 1942-1945; NORMANDY, 1944 / NORMANDIE, 1944; and a like scroll in base inscribed ARABIAN SEA / MER D’ARABIE; SymbolismThe Badge identifies the unit. The scrolls display the battle honours awarded to the unit. |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterPalina Klimava CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |