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Blazon

A bald headed eagle volant.
(Glossary of Heraldic Terms)

Significance

This badge incorporates the bald eagle as its main device not only because this bird is indigenous to Canada but because of its reputation as a powerful hunter. Its keen eyesight and flying abilities give it great range in its search for prey. When a target is detected, the bird's approach is swift, silent and deadly, fitting qualities for an NS squadron to emulate.

Remarks

The squadron was formed as 423 (General Reconnaissance) in Argyll, Scotland on May 18, 1942, and was disbanded in England on September 4, 1945. On June 1, 1953 it was re-formed as 423 All-weather (Fighter) Squadron at St. Hubert, Quebec, but was again disbanded on December 31, 1962 in Grostenquin, France. Now operational and based in CFB Shearwater, HS-423 flies the CH-124 Sea King helicopter from HMC ships.

Motto

Quaerimus et petimus (Jve search and strike)

Battle Honours

Atlantic, 1942-1945; English Channel and North Sea, 1944- 1945; Biscay, 1944.

References

Badges Of The Canadian Navy by Arbuckle, J. Graeme. Halifax: Nimbus Publishing, 1987.