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Forum: General Topics. 24-10-12, 07:10 AM

Replies: 9 Possible error re "Cadet" Cap Badge Views: 3,059 Posted By fred597 Command Badge Correction In your Post-1953 Canadian Badges section, you also have a Listing of CF Command Badges. The one listed as "Fighter Command" should actually read "Air Defence Command" .:eek:

Forum: General Topics. 24-10-12, 06:50 AM

Replies: 9 Possible error re "Cadet" Cap Badge Views: 3,059 Posted By fred597 Current Projects - Canadian Badges You currently have 7 sections in this item, perhaps you should consider adding an additional section ... Post 1968 Badges. In 1968, Canada made, IMHO, a big mistake by amalgamating her 3 Forces into...

Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 24-10-12, 06:31 AM

Replies: 8 RCAF Padre Wing Commander's Epauletes Views: 2,020 Posted By fred597 You are 100% right about Squadron Leader being... You are 100% right about Squadron Leader being the Air Force Equivalent to Major. Here is a list of the equivalents for Officer Ranks: Pilot Officer = 2nd Lieutenant Flying Officer = Lieutenant...

Forum: 1968 post unification: CAF(N) 24-10-12, 06:21 AM

Replies: 10 Clearance Diver Insignia Views: 11,252 Posted By fred597 Although my service was Air Force, my unit was... Although my service was Air Force, my unit was under "MarCom" (Maritime Command). All hazardous duty badges are worn above the left breast pocket and are available in: Gold wire for Officers on...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 17-11-11, 05:35 AM

Replies: 13 Raf badge maybe....... Views: 2,415 Posted By fred597 I'm guessing it might be some kind of hood... I'm guessing it might be some kind of hood ornament that would be used on a special vehicle, such as a Station Commander's Official Car ?! Perhaps it pre-dates the idea of using a small flag for the...

Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 25-10-11, 11:41 PM

Replies: 5 WAG Wing Views: 3,018 Posted By fred597 Even after the introduction of the CF Green... Even after the introduction of the CF Green uniform, there were still personnel in the Cdn Forces (Regular & Reserve) who had earned WW2 and wore them on their CF Uniform ... and surprisingly, were...

Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 25-10-11, 11:30 PM

Replies: 6 Suspect 'rare' RCAF AE Wing Views: 1,945 Posted By fred597 I tend to agree with Mike, I've seen many... I tend to agree with Mike, I've seen many single-wing badges but never once spotted this one. I suspect that it MIGHT have been a sample of a proposed post-war Wing that was never...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 25-10-11, 10:13 PM

Replies: 23 More put together nonsense on ebay Views: 3,454 Posted By fred597 And to make matters worse, his photo is rather... And to make matters worse, his photo is rather blurry - making it very difficult to verify authenticity. Do you suppose that might be intended??!!

Forum: General Topics. 25-10-11, 05:50 AM

Replies: 9 Possible error re "Cadet" Cap Badge Views: 3,059 Posted By fred597 Must have been something created after I left the... Must have been something created after I left the Cadet Organization in 1986.

Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 25-10-11, 05:47 AM

Replies: 4 RCAF "Edmonton Squadron" T Birds Patch -Help! Views: 1,893 Posted By fred597 Just a little note of clarification - the Royal... Just a little note of clarification - the Royal Canadian Air Cadets is very similar to the Air Training Corps in Britain and the Civil Air Patrol Cadets in the US.

Forum: General Topics. 22-10-11, 05:50 AM

Replies: 206 WHAT IS YOUR HOLY GRAIL Views: 43,507 Posted By fred597 My "Holy Grail" There's three of them, at this time - all RCAF - I'm looking for: - a King's Crown Air Officer's Cap badge for wear on the Wedge, -a King's Crown Chaplain's Badge for the dress (forage) cap and -...

Forum: General Topics. 22-10-11, 05:38 AM

Replies: 9 Possible error re "Cadet" Cap Badge Views: 3,059 Posted By fred597 Possible error re "Cadet" Cap Badge In the Post 1953 Canadian section, you show a Cadet Instructor List Cap Badge (first issue)... after clicking on the link "Cadets Canada" one reaches a page with 4 cap badges on it: top, Royal...

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 21-10-11, 05:50 AM

Replies: 6 Greetings from Canada Views: 1,202 Posted By fred597 My Wings Badge Board This is the first of a number of "Badge Boards" I hope to create, I've already got several badges accumulated for the others, but have only mounted these. In the photo you will see in the top 2...

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 20-10-11, 04:29 AM

Replies: 6 Greetings from Canada Views: 1,202 Posted By fred597 RCAF Wings Board Thanks for the suggestion, Bill. Here's a board I put together with various RCAF Wings - the top 2 rows are WW2 era, the middle row is from the post-war King's crown era and the bottom 2 rows are...

Forum: Officer Training and Cadets 14-10-11, 10:20 PM

Replies: 9 Royal Roads No 1 Squadron Views: 4,398 Posted By fred597 MIGHT have been worn on a Flight Suit. MIGHT have been worn on a Flight Suit.

Forum: Officer Training and Cadets 14-10-11, 10:14 PM

Replies: 3 Air Cushion Vehicle Views: 1,581 Posted By fred597 I've never heard of it, but there have been many... I've never heard of it, but there have been many changes in the Air Cadet Organization since I stepped down as a CO in 1986. It LOOKS a little phoney to me, however, but I emphasize, anything's...

Forum: Officer Training and Cadets 14-10-11, 10:11 PM

Replies: 7 Mil Col Badge on stained glass Views: 3,634 Posted By fred597 This one is in a Civilian Basilica... This one is in a Civilian Basilica http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/nic-inm/sm-rm/mdsr-rdr-eng.asp?PID=7839 If you can't use the link, go to "www.forces.gc./ca" - click on "English" - then,...

Forum: Officer Training and Cadets 14-10-11, 09:49 PM

Replies: 10 RCAC Plastic Badge Views: 4,465 Posted By fred597 The Royal Canadian Army Cadets, Royal Canadian... The Royal Canadian Army Cadets, Royal Canadian Sea Cadets and Royal Canadian Air Cadets are youth groups, co-sponsored by the Army Cadet League/the Navy League/the Air Cadet League (as applicable)...

Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 14-10-11, 09:29 PM

Replies: 19 RCAF Pilots Wings Views: 5,755 Posted By fred597 I strongly suspect that the safety pin was for a... I strongly suspect that the safety pin was for a "Wings Parade" when the Pilot finally passed all tests and would have had them "pinned on" by whoever was given the honour of doing so. I note that...

Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 13-10-11, 06:05 AM

Replies: 2 RCAF/CAF ORBAT Views: 1,909 Posted By fred597 There's a great list of the Squadrons at... There's a great list of the Squadrons at http://www.canadianwings.com/ .

Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 13-10-11, 06:01 AM

Replies: 12 What is this? Views: 2,457 Posted By fred597 I SUSPECT that University Air Squadrons were... I SUSPECT that University Air Squadrons were probably similarto the Army's "COTC" (Canadian Officer Training Corps) - students attending University at the expense of the Cdn Government (who no doubt,...

Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 13-10-11, 05:53 AM

Replies: 1 Unique Wings Views: 1,813 Posted By fred597 COPA is definitely a Civilian Organization,... COPA is definitely a Civilian Organization, although you'll perobably find quite a few ex-Air Force types on theier membership roster. They hold "fly-ins" to try to get more people interested in...

Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 13-10-11, 05:50 AM

Replies: 7 RCAF BD shoulder title question Views: 2,813 Posted By fred597 The shoulder badge (we Canadians call them... The shoulder badge (we Canadians call them shoulder flashes) with the silver grey "Canada" on a dark grey background was for wear by RCAF Officers and was in use from the beginning of the RCAF...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 13-10-11, 05:37 AM

Replies: 8 help for a canadian badge Views: 1,250 Posted By fred597 Actually, the K of C is a civilian organization -... Actually, the K of C is a civilian organization - but, the Knights who assisted with the CAH were in the Cdn Army. Most of them were enlistees who had some valid reason ( usually medical) as to why...

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 13-10-11, 05:12 AM

Replies: 3 RFC CAF lot Views: 2,517 Posted By fred597 Your CAF (Canadian Air Force) badge, IF original... Your CAF (Canadian Air Force) badge, IF original is quite rare. The CAF was formed in 1920 and was replaced by the RCAF in 1924. It did not operate under the auspices of the Defence Dept but rather...

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