Sic Itur Ad Astra

Sic itur ad astra is the motto of the Royal Canadian Air Force & of the Hertfordshire and Essex High School & Science College among others. It means: 'Thus one goes to the stars', which is clearly an appropriate motto for an air force. The photo is taken from a gravestone at Dalmeny Kirk. Here ad astra is used figuratively to mean to immortality.

Incidentally, until 1968, the RCAF had the same motto as the RAF - Per ardua ad astra. 

Itur is the third person singular present passive of the verb eo, ire, ivi (or ii), itum to go.

Vivat Rex Carolus!

With the coronation happening just the other day, what could be more appropriate that to wish: 'Long live King Charles', or in Latin: 'Vivat Rex Carolus!'

Vivat is the third person present subjunctive of the verb vivo, vivere, vixi, victus, which means to live. The third person singular present indicative is vivit, which means he, she or it lives.

The viva of 'Viva España' which means: 'Long live Spain' in Spanish and the vive of 'Vive le roi' which means 'Long live the king' in French are both obviously cognate with vivat.

Nec Timeo, Nec Sperno

You find Latin in the most curious places. In this picture, the motto nec timeo, nec sperno adorns the corner of a head scarf from the former British retailer Tie Rack. It was the motto of the RAF's former 110 squadron, and, apparently, also of the O'Connors. Nec timeo, nec sperno means 'I neither fear nor despise.'