452d Aircraft Generation Squadron

Emblem

Description

On a disc Or, a base Azure issuing a demi-toteaux from dexter, overall a mount issuant from base supporting two palm trees pilewise in dexter Sable below in sinister chief a hurt charged with a mullet Argent pierced Gules, all within a narrow bordure of the last.

Attached above the disc, a Blue scroll edged with a narrow Red border and inscribed "452D AIRCRAFT GENERATION SQ" in Red letters.

Attached below the disc, a Blue scroll edged with a narrow Red border and inscribed "FIRST IN GLASS" in Red 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 symbols are representative of the unit's location and purport the adverse maintenance conditions of salt air and hot sun.  The Army Air Corps symbol represents the unit's respect for the Air Force's proud heritage and traditions.  The motto pertains to the Squadron's function of aircraft canopy maintenance.