RCAF Leading Aircraftman Rank Badge

An embroidered Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) rank badge featuring a light blue propeller with dark blue edging on a black wool backing. This insignia denotes the rank of Leading Aircraftman (LAC), a junior airman classification used during the Second World War. The single propeller design symbolized technical proficiency and was worn on the lower sleeve of the service uniform. The LAC rank identified personnel who had completed basic training and were qualified to perform specialized trades within the RCAF.