Blazon: In front of a Roundel Bleu Celeste within an Annulet Azure edged and inscribed ‘ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE’ in letters Or and decorated in base with a Kiwi bird also Or ensigned with the Royal Crown proper and at the base a Scroll Or doubled Gules edged Azure bearing the motto ‘PER ARDUA AD ASTRA’ in letters Sable an Eagle volant and affrontee head lowered and to the sinister Or.
Link: The badge is an adaptation of the RAF Badge.
Motto: Latin: Per ardua ad astra – Through difficulties to the stars.
History: The New Zealand Permanent Air Force (NZPAF) was formally established in June 1923, was renamed the Royal New Zealand Air force by Royal assent in 1934 and became a separate service on 1 April 1937 and remains current.
Sponsored by Just Wood and dedicated to all who have served with the Royal New Zealand Air Force.