413 Transport and Rescue Squadron
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. It currently operates the C-130 Hercules and the CH-149 Cormorant in transport plus search and rescue roles at CFB Greenwood.
| 413 Transport and Rescue Squadron | |
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Squadron badge | |
| 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") |
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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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