History of The Royal Canadian Air Force - Symbols and Insignia

Symbols and Insignia

  • RAF Type "A" roundel - an example of an RAF roundel used on aircraft 1924–1946

  • One version of an RCAF roundel used on aircraft 1946–1965

  • Roundel used 1965–1968, and used by Air Command/current RCAF

  • Low visibility tactical grey roundel used by Air Command/current RCAF

  • Fin flash used to 1958 (to 1955 in Europe)

  • Flag used in place of fin flash 1958–1964 (1955–1964 in Europe)

  • Flag used on fin 1965–1968 and used by Air Command/current RCAF

  • Low visibility tactical grey fin flash used by Air Command/current RCAF

  • RCAF ensign 1941–1968

  • Ensign of Air Command/current RCAF (since 1985)

  • RCAF badge used to 1968 (St. Edward's crown)

  • Current RCAF heraldic badge

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