Jets unveil special Royal Canadian Air Force Flyers-inspired jerseys

The Winnipeg Jets are taking flight in the way-back machine.

The team unveiled new alternate jerseys this weekend inspired by the 1948 Royal Canadian Air Force Flyers, which won gold representing Canada at the Winter Olympics that year in St. Moritz, Switzerland.

The team shared the announcement in style with a nicely produced video that paid tribute to the RCAF Flyers and showed off some players, including captain Adam Lowry, wearing the new sweater.

The jersey, which has been nicknamed the "Forty Eight," is predominantly "RCAF blue," a lighter shade than the team's usual navy. It also features red and blue striping inspired by the Flyers.

The Jets plan to wear the special jerseys three times this season.