page_title: No. 445 Squadron RCAF
section_title: References
hierarchical_section_title: No. 445 Squadron RCAF / References
caption_attribution_description: English: This felt shoulder patch was manufactured by Crest Craft Ltd of Saskatoon and used by RCAF pilots and crew who flew with 445 Squadron in the era of 1953 to 1962. Several variations of the backing material can be found, some which show either the yellow label or residue of Crest Craft.
context_page_description: No. 445 Squadron RCAF was a short-lived post World War II squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
  The unit was formed in 1953 at CFB North Bay and equipped with CF-100 Canuck. It relocated to CFB Uplands shortly afterwards.
  In 1956 No 445 relocated to RCAF Station Marville in France becoming an All-weather Fighter squadron. The squadron was disbanded in 1962 when the CF-100 were retired by the RCAF.
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  http://www.canadianwings.com/Squadrons/squadronDetail.php?No.-445-Squadron-101
caption: 445 Sqn patch, c. 1953 to 1962
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