482d Fighter Wing

Emblem

Description

Per bend Azure and Gules, a bend counter-compony Argent and Sable between three lightning bolts issuing from dexter bendwise Or and in sinister chief four flight symbols one, two, and one (fesswise, fesswise, and bendwise) of the third each issuing a contrail of the like all arcing to the bend and crossing at sinister fess point; all within a diminished bordure Yellow.

Attached below the shield, a White scroll edged with a narrow Yellow border and inscribed “482D FIGHTER 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 scarlet half of the shield expresses the valor and patriotism of the Wing personnel.  The blue half signifies their fidelity.  The checky bend suggests the cooperation of the two squadrons of the Wing in advancing the Air Force mission.  The flight symbols depict the fighter mission of the unit.  The lightning bolts symbolize tactical air power and the loyalty, dedication, and courage of Wing members in maintaining military preparedness.