WW2 Canadian RCAF Bomb Aimer B Large Flare Wing Brevet Insignia

The WW2 Canadian RCAF Bomb Aimer B Large Flare Wing Brevet Insignia is a cloth qualification badge issued to members of the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. This particular insignia was awarded to trained bomb aimers, who played a critical role in navigation and target selection aboard bomber aircraft. The badge features a prominent, embroidered letter ‘B’ surrounded by a laurel wreath, with a large stylized wing extending outward, rendered in white or off-white thread. The backing is typically black or dark blue wool, reflecting standard RCAF uniform colors of the era. The large pattern, sometimes referred to as the “flare wing” type, distinguishes it from smaller or more common versions of the brevet. This insignia provides insight into the distinctions and specializations within wartime aircrew and is representative of the badges worn by Canadian personnel serving in Bomber Command and other operational theaters from 1939 to 1945.