Canadian Forces RCAF CF-18 Hornet Handler Crest Patch Vintage

The Canadian Forces RCAF CF-18 Hornet Handler Crest Patch is an insignia associated with personnel responsible for the ground handling and maintenance of CF-18 Hornet aircraft within the Royal Canadian Air Force. The patch features design elements representative of the CF-18 program and the handler’s specific role in aircraft operations. Typically embroidered, it displays service insignia and text relevant to the CF-18 unit or squadron. The CF-18 Hornet is a multirole fighter introduced in the 1980s and remains a key component of Canada’s air defense. Handler patches are issued to support staff tasked with ground operations, aircraft movement, and safety around the CF-18, reflecting their essential role in maintaining operational readiness. This vintage patch is representative of Cold War- and post-Cold War-era Canadian military insignia. Such patches are collected for their historical value and as artifacts of Canada’s military aviation heritage.