WW2 Canadian RCAF Tropical Worsted Named Officer’s Jacket Pilot

This is a World War II-era Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) officer’s jacket, tailored from tropical worsted wool. Designed for wear in warmer climates, tropical worsted material provided comfort and breathability during operational service. This example is named to an individual pilot, with original maker’s label and personal identification details present inside. The jacket follows the standard RCAF officer’s cut of the period, featuring a notched lapel collar, epaulets, and button front closure. Pleated breast pockets with scalloped flaps and lower patch pockets are included, characteristic of RCAF uniforms from the mid-20th century. Rank insignia and original pilot wings are displayed on the shoulder and chest as issued to commissioned officers. This garment offers a representative example of Canadian air force dress for commissioned pilots stationed overseas or in tropical environments during the Second World War, illustrating the practical adaptations made for various theaters of operation.