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