Canadian Forces RCAF Airborne Warning and Control Wing NEW PATTERN

The Canadian Forces RCAF Airborne Warning and Control Wing NEW PATTERN is an official issue insignia associated with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). This emblem represents personnel assigned to Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) units, which play a critical role in airborne surveillance, command, and control missions. The “NEW PATTERN” designation indicates this is the updated design currently in use, reflecting changes in insignia standards adopted by the Canadian Forces in recent years. Typically manufactured as a cloth badge, it features the distinct RCAF wing motif and appropriate AWACS identifiers, adhering to modern Canadian military uniform guidelines. Such insignia are worn on service dress by qualified personnel and serve as both a mark of skill and a record of specialized operational capability. This badge is a relevant collectible for those interested in contemporary Canadian military insignia and Air Force operational history.