Canadian RCAF Housewife With Contents Dated 1966

The Canadian RCAF Housewife With Contents Dated 1966 is a compact sewing kit issued to Royal Canadian Air Force personnel during the mid-20th century. Designed for basic uniform repairs in the field or during active service, the “housewife” typically includes needles, thread, buttons, and safety pins, all contained within a practical cloth pouch. The pouch is usually made from sturdy fabric and is marked with service details, with contents reflecting standard issue of the period. The 1966 date situates this example within the post-war era, during which Canada maintained a significant global presence via NATO and other peacekeeping commitments. Items such as this provide insight into the day-to-day personal equipment used by RCAF members during the Cold War years. The contents are generally original to the set, and such kits remain representative of standard-issue Canadian military field gear from the 1960s.