A little more on RCAF markings. The first style that appeared in 1946 was based on the RAF Type B, changing the red disc for a red maple leaf. In 1947, going for a more distinctive look, the white disc was added behind the maple leaf (like an RAF Type A). The Type C fin flash was used in both cases.
The silver maple leaf and tri-colour fin flash remained in use until 1958 when the red ensign replaced the tri-colour fin flash.
In 1965, with the adoption of the new Canadian flag with an 11-point leaf , the silver maple leaf and red ensign were replaced. For a short period, some aircraft sported red and white roundels but the RCAF quickly reverted to the blue, white and red version. In order to make the conversion as quickly as possible, the new maple leaf was cut from spare flag markings and applied to the roundel. It wasn't until 1967 that the roundel size was standardized, widening the blue band and enlarging the maple leaf, ending the various sizes of leafs and roundels then adorning the fleet.
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