413 Transport and Rescue Squadron
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413 Transport and Rescue Squadron is an air force squadron of the Canadian Armed Forces. It was originally a flying boat squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War.[1] It currently operates the C-130 Hercules and the CH-149 Cormorant in transport plus search and rescue roles at CFB Greenwood.
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413 Transport and Rescue Squadron | |
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Active | 1941–1945 1947–1950 1951–1961 1968–present |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Role | Transport and rescue |
Part of | 14 Wing Greenwood |
Home station | CFB Greenwood |
Nickname(s) | Tusker |
Motto(s) | Ad vigilamus undis ("We watch the waves")[1] |
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Insignia | |
Squadron Badge | Elephant head over a maple leaf |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F-86 Sabre Avro CF-100 |
Patrol | PBY Catalina |
Transport | CH-113 Labrador C-130 Hercules CH-149 Cormorant |
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