Hawaii Wing Heraldry
HAWAII WING CIVIL AIR PATROL
PCR-HI-001
U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY UNIT
Purpose: To establish and maintain compliance with CAP heraldic standards for unit emblems as established in CAPR 110-3, Civil Air Patrol Heraldry Program.
Symbolism:
The Hawaii Wing shield (approved June 2023) contains the following symbolism:
The Pineapple:
During the mid-1520s, a Spanish Ship pilot named Don Francisco de Paula Marin a trusted advisor to King Kamehameha the Great was recorded as bringing pineapples to Hawaiʻi be be grown in the rich volcanic lands for commercial purposes. Marin became an interpreter for the King and assisted in acquiring western weapons for Kamehameha’s attack on Oahu. For his service, he was given land in Honolulu near Pearl Harbor. He acquired various seeds and plants from the Spanish in California and from English trading vessels.
Our journey began on January 18, 1947, when we were initially called the 49th wing. Over time, we evolved into the Hawaiʻi Wing and are honored to represent our state's heritage as a pineapple plantation hub during the late 1880s. Our emblem, the flying pineapple, symbolizes our commitment to serving our community with integrity and excellence through three important missions: emergency service, cadet programs, and aerospace education.
Civil Air Patrol Roundel: The shield displays the roundel used during World War II by the Civil Air Patrol, to represent the organization. This roundel was also on the original Hawaiʻi Wing patch and is a historical tie. Its placement within a red field in the upper right corner of the shield provides aesthetic balance in the shield with the other symbols.
Coloration:
The shield comprises six colors, and all are matched to the Civil Air Patrol colors per CAPR 900-2. Their meanings on the emblem are:
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Symbol Blue - The background color of the shield represents our location in the Pacific Ocean which is a deep blue and represents serenity, stability, inspiration, and wisdom, which exemplifies our relationship and support for the branch we are affiliated with as an auxiliary unit of the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Yellow - Surrounds the shield and is the main color of the pineapple represents the color of excellences, creativity, enthusiam, confiences, and postivity that corresponds with our three missions of cadet programs, aerospace education, and emergency services.
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White - represents purity, goodness, hope, and perfection to promote mindedness and reflection in how we continue to promote the good we do for our members and our community.
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Scarlet Red- represents the color of passion and energy which draws strength to the attention, motivation, courage, and desire that embodies our core values of intergrity, volunteer service, excellence, and respect.
Civil Air Patrol Roundel:
The shield displays the roundel used during World War II by Civil Air Patrol, to represent the organization. This roundel was also on the original Hawaii Wing patch and serves as a historical tie. It’s placement under the flying pineapple within a red field of the shield provides aesthetic balance in the shield with the other symbols.
