WW2 Canadian RCAF Gander Newfoundland Screen Printed Squadron Patch

This WW2 Canadian RCAF Gander Newfoundland Screen Printed Squadron Patch is an artifact representing the Royal Canadian Air Force’s presence at Gander during the Second World War. The patch features a screen printed design, a common manufacturing technique used during the period to produce unit insignia quickly and in large quantities. It displays the squadron’s emblem, typically consisting of symbolic imagery and wording associated with RCAF operations in Newfoundland. Gander served as a critical location for transatlantic air operations and aircraft ferrying, making squadron insignia from this base of historical significance. The patch measures approximately standard size for the era and would have been worn on the uniform of RCAF personnel stationed at or passing through Gander. The reverse side generally shows evidence of the screen printing process and textile backing, consistent with wartime production. Period squadron patches such as this are significant for their connection to Canadian military history in World War II.