Canadian RCAF 416 All Weather Fighter Squadron CF-101 Voodoo Bobcats Patch Vintage

The Canadian RCAF 416 All Weather Fighter Squadron CF-101 Voodoo Bobcats Patch is an embroidered insignia associated with the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 416 Squadron. This unit, known as the “Lynx” until adopting the “Bobcats” moniker, operated the McDonnell CF-101 Voodoo interceptor during the Cold War era. The patch typically features imagery and text identifying the squadron, its nickname, and may include representations of the CF-101 aircraft or the bobcat mascot. Measuring approximately 3 to 4 inches in diameter, such patches were issued for wear on flight suits or uniforms, serving both as identification and as a symbol of unit pride. The 416 Squadron was based at several Canadian airbases and was active in continental air defense roles, contributing to NORAD operations. This vintage patch serves as a historical artifact reflecting mid-to-late 20th-century RCAF organization and insignia design.