General Information

The mission of 402 "City of Winnipeg" Squadron is to fly and maintain the Canadian-designed and -produced de Havilland Canada CT-142 Dash-8 navigation trainer in support of the Canadian Forces Air Navigation School .

402 Squadron's tasks include the conduct of both Air Navigator and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator training flights, the maintenance and management of the Squadron's four CT-142 Dash-8 aircraft and the operational training of Dash-8 aircrew and aircraft technicians. 402 Squadron also provides maintenance support to the Central Flying School and transient aircraft servicing for visiting and transiting military aircraft.

402 Squadron is a "Total Force" Squadron, comprising a mixture of both Regular Force and Air Reserve personnel.

The 402 "City of Winnipeg" Squadron Pipes and Drums is a volunteer military band, and is a popular attraction at national and international events across North America.

 

402 Squadron Badge

Squadron Badge
The badge of 402 Squadron shows a standing grizzly bear totem of the North Pacific Coast Indians. The grizzly bear holds a prominent place in Indian mythology and is believed to have supernatural powers.

Squadron Motto
WE STAND ON GUARD

Aircraft
4 Dash 8 (4 CT-142)