32 Utility Squadron

Squadron Standard

Badge

Description

Per fesse Azure and barry wavy Argent and Azure two chain links conjoined in pale the one in chief Argent the one in base Or.

Significance

The design symbolized the close cooperation and unity between air and sea elements of the Canadian Forces.

Motto

NIHIL QUAM ARDUUM (Nothing too difficult)

Colours

White and Blue

Battle honours

None

Lineage

Originally authorized in the Royal Canadian Navy in November 1952 and incorporates the following units.

32 Squadron

• Authorized as '32 Utility Squadron' in November 1952^{Footnote 1} from '743 Fleet Reconnaissance Unit' (authorized 25 May 1946).^{Footnote 2}
• Amalgamated with '40 Training Squadron' 4 May 1959, retaining the senior designation.^{Footnote 3}
• Disbanded 4 July 1992.^{Footnote 5}

40 Squadron

• Authorized as '40 Training Squadron' 1 May 1954.^{Footnote 6}
• Amalgamated with 32 Utility Squadron as above.

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