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Cold Lake, Alberta
Approval of a Standard
April 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 163
Flag of the 401 Tactical Fighter SquadronBlazonThe Standard for a Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force charged with the Badge of the 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron (Argent a mountain sheep’s head caboshed Sable accorné Or, all within the Badge Frame for Flying Squadrons, its scroll inscribed MORS CELERRIMA HOSTIBUS), flanked by scrolls Argent inscribed in letters Sable, those to the dexter with BATTLE OF BRITAIN, 1940 / BATAILLE D’ANGLETERRE, 1940; ENGLISH CHANNEL AND NORTH SEA, 1942 / MANCHE ET MER DU NORD, 1942; FRANCE AND GERMANY, 1944-1945 / FRANCE ET ALLEMAGNE, 1944-1945; DIEPPE; those to the sinister with DEFENCE OF BRITAIN, 1940-1944 / DÉFENSE DE L’ANGLETERRE, 1940-1944; FORTRESS EUROPE, 1941-1944 / FORTERESSE DE L’EUROPE, 1941-1944; NORMANDY, 1944 / NORMANDIE, 1944; ARNHEM; SymbolismThis flag is based on the pattern for standards for squadrons of the Royal Canadian Air Force, with the unit’s primary badge surrounded by the battle honours awarded to the unit. |
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 available Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume VIII, page 160, 15 March 2023. |