432d Wing

Emblem

Description

Gules, a stylized owl holding in his dexter claw two lightning bolts in saltire, all Sable, details of the field, all within a diminished bordure Or. 

Attached below the shield, a White scroll edged with a narrow Yellow border and inscribed "432D WING” in Blue letters.

Symbolism

Ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow are the Air Force colors.  Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations.  Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel.  The owl symbolizes the mission of the reconnaissance wing.  According to legend, this wise bird possesses sharp vision both day and night.  The lightning bolts symbolize the speed which is necessary for effective reconnaissance.