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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Flag
September 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 115
Flag pattern for squadrons of the Royal Canadian Air ForceBlazonBleu Céleste the Canadian floral border, namely the floral emblems of the provinces and territories of Canada slipped and leaved, issuant on the dexter and sinister sides from a maple leaf proper; SymbolismSky blue is the emblematic colour of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The floral emblems between the maple leaves represent the provinces and territories of Canada. They are shown in the order in which the provinces entered Confederation, followed by the three territories. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
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 |