Canadian Forces RCAF Flying Training School Moose Jaw Saskatchewan 5505 Course Crest Smiths Crests

The Canadian Forces RCAF Flying Training School Moose Jaw Saskatchewan 5505 Course Crest is a vintage military insignia produced by Smiths Crests. This crest represents Course 5505, a specific cohort of student pilots who underwent training at the Moose Jaw Flying Training School, a significant institution in the Royal Canadian Air Force’s pilot training program. Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, has served as a primary training base for RCAF pilots since its reactivation in the 1950s and continues to play a central role in the NATO Flying Training in Canada program. The crest, manufactured by Smiths Crests, typically features symbolic imagery and course numbers to identify the training group and commemorate their period of instruction. Such crests were often issued to and worn by members of the course, serving as a memento of their time in training. This item provides a tangible link to RCAF heritage and the history of military aviation training in Canada.