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![Douglas Boston](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6567ae204f08745687407179/1701378955181-I4CSPJKLK21TU8IYOAJT/orig_bostona65.jpg)
Douglas Boston
Years Flown: 1941 - 1943
Initially used as night fighters, later as intruder aircraft during WWII.
![De Havilland Mosquito](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6567ae204f08745687407179/1715028063456-KSK3OQNUPTTX68H9H9R3/2015.12.001-66-4.jpg)
De Havilland Mosquito
Years Flown: 1943 - 1946
Served as a multi-role combat aircraft, including roles as a fast bomber, reconnaissance, and night fighter.
![North American Harvard](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6567ae204f08745687407179/1715016329145-M1NI5EMRSSBCZ5Y645KA/2015.1.638.jpg)
North American Harvard
Years Flown: Starting July 1946
Used primarily for training to brush up on flying skills in the immediate post-war period.
![North American B-25 Mitchell](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6567ae204f08745687407179/1715016693129-N3Q0F1DW2BG2XBL53H09/2015.1.631.jpg)
North American B-25 Mitchell
Years Flown: 1946 - 1958
Used as a light bomber and for crew training.
![Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6567ae204f08745687407179/1715017503760-J1G3XRF9DXM573MH07QX/2015.1.1266.jpg)
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Years Flown: Post-1947
Employed as a light transport and training aircraft.
![Canadair Silver Star](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6567ae204f08745687407179/1715017898669-J1XMQEEC3SX007G884Z4/2015.022.041.jpg)
Canadair Silver Star
Years Flown: 1956 - 1958
Used as a jet trainer to transition pilots from propeller-driven aircraft to jets.
![De Havilland DHC-3 Otter](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6567ae204f08745687407179/1715018508872-H7M28IKFWCA5DZ4NS9V1/418-2015.018.009.jpg)
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Years Flown: Starting June 28, 1960
Used for its STOL capabilities, ideal for transport and utility roles in remote areas.
![De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6567ae204f08745687407179/6c5b9ad5-d6f7-4287-b901-595b03e51971/2015.14.236.jpg)
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
Years Flown: 1970 - 1994
Served in light transport and search and rescue roles, particularly valued for its versatility and STOL performance.
![Lockheed CC-130 Hercules](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6567ae204f08745687407179/dab0446c-3b3f-4358-b65d-cabe32007689/2015.13.661.jpg)
Lockheed CC-130 Hercules
Years Flown: Approx 1991 - 1994
The squadron was in the process of transitioning to use the Hercules for training in collaboration with 435 Squadron, but 418 Squadron disbanded in 1994 before the transition was fully realized.
![CC-295 Kingfisher](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6567ae204f08745687407179/1715027670305-31O7L1MNMWET2Q3BLIVO/kingfisher.jpg)
CC-295 Kingfisher
Years Flown: Expected full capability by 2030.
Modern fixed-wing search and rescue aircraft equipped with advanced sensors for all-weather SAR operations. The aircraft will operate from strategic locations across Canada to enhance search and rescue capabilities and response times.