Commanding Officers

  • W/C G.H. Gatheral, DGC, RAF

    15 Nov 41 – 31 Mar 42

    Debden, Essex

  • A black and white photo of F.C. Hopcroft in a military uniform sitting next to a dog, outside a building with a large window.

    W/C F.C. Hopcroft, DFC, RAF

    31 Mar 1942 – 17 Apr 1942

    Bradwell Bay, Essex

  • Black and white photograph of A.C. Saunders in a military uniform, seated and looking at the camera.

    W/C A.C. Saunders, RAF

    17 Apr 1942 – Dec 1942

    Bradwell Bay, Essex

  • Black and white photograph of J.H. Little in a military uniform with a cap, crossing his arms, looking at the camera.

    W/C J.H. Little, DFC, RAF

    Mid Dec 1942 – 12 Jun 1943

    Killed in action

    Ford, Sussex

  • A black and white portrait of P.T (Paul) Davoud in a military uniform with pilot insignia on his chest, smoking a pipe.

    W/C P.T (Paul) Davoud, DSO, DFC

    15 Jun 1943 – 7 Jan 1944

    Ford, Sussex

  • Black and white photo of D.C.S. (Don) MacDonald in a military uniform and cap with an air force insignia, medals, and a badge.

    W/C D.C.S. (Don) MacDonald, DFC

    8 Jan 1944 – 25 Feb 1944

    Ford, Sussex

  • Black and white photo of R.J. (Dick) Bennel in uniform with a mustache, looking down thoughtfully, with a control panel or equipment in the background.

    W/C R.J. (Dick) Bennel, DFC

    25 Feb 1944 – 9 Mar 1944

    Missing, likely killed in action

    Ford, Sussex

  • Black and white photograph of H.S.(Hal) Lisson in a military uniform, smiling slightly, with medals on his chest, standing indoors near a wall with a picture frame or window behind him.

    W/C H.S.(Hal) Lisson DFC

    10 Mar 1944 – 30 Mar 1944

    Ford, Sussex

  • Black and white photo of A. (Tony) Barker in front of an aircraft. Another man with glasses and a mustache is visible in the background.

    W/C A. (Tony) Barker, DFC

    3 Mar 1944 – 10 Oct 1944

    Holmsley South, Hants

  • Black and white photograph of R. (Russ) Bannock in uniform, wearing a peaked cap with an emblem, and decorated with medals and ribbons.

    W/C R. (Russ) Bannock, DSO, DFC

    10 Oct 1944 – 21 Nov 1944

    Hundson, Herts

  • Black and white portrait of J.C (Jack) Wickett in a military uniform, wearing a peaked cap with a badge and various medals on his chest.

    W/C J.C (Jack) Wickett

    21 Nov 1944 – 22 Feb 1945

    Prisoner of war

    Hartford Bridge, Hants

  • Black and white portrait of D.B. (Doug) Annan in a military uniform, wearing a cap with an emblem and decorated with medals, smiling slightly.

    W/C D.B. (Doug) Annan

    23 Feb 1945 – 17 May 1945

    Coxyde, Belgium

  • Black and white photo of H. (Howie) Cleveland smiling, wearing a wedge hat and a heavy jacket with a fur-lined collar, outdoors in front of an aircraft.

    W/C H. (Howie) Cleveland, DFC

    17 May 1945 – 7 Sept 1945

    Disbanded Squadron

    Vokel, Holland

  • Black and white photo of D.R (Dave) Jacox in a military uniform with a peaked cap, glasses, and medals on his chest.

    W/C D.R (Dave) Jacox , AFC

    8 Sept 1945 – 14 Mar 1950

    Reactivated Squadron

    RCAF Station Edmonton

  • The 418 Squadron insignia shows an Inuit hunter in traditional dress on an ice floe with a raised harpoon, beneath a crown and gold circle, with the motto "Piyautailili" meaning "Defend even unto death."

    W/C A.W. (Bill) Speed

    14 Mar 1950 – 17 Jun 1952

    Retired

    RCAF Station Edmonton

  • Black and white photo of A.D.R. (Al) Lowe in uniform, wearing a peaked cap with a badge, standing between two other officers, in front of a plain backdrop. The officer has a serious expression and is decorated with medals on his chest.

    W/C A.D.R. (Al) Lowe, DFC

    18 Jun 1952 – 16 Sep 1954

    RCAF Station Edmonton

  • Black and white photo of J.M. (John) Flint in a military uniform with medals, wearing a peaked cap, sitting with his hands folded on a table, looking at the camera.

    W/C J.M (John) Flint, CD

    14 Oct 1954 – 30 Sept 1955

    RCAF Station Edmonton

  • Black and white portrait of J.K. (Jake) Campbell in military uniform with medals and decorations.

    W/C J.K. (Jake) Campbell, CD

    1 Oct 1955 – 15 Jan 1959

    RCAF Station Namao

  • Black and white photograph of O.W. (Owen) Cornish in a military uniform with wings and medals.

    W/C O.W. (Owen) Cornish, CD

    16 Jan 1959 – 15 Oct 1961

    RCAF Station Namao

  • Black and white photograph of F.A. (Fred) Guest in a military uniform with medals, smiling slightly.

    W/C F.A. (Fred) Guest, CD

    16 Oct 1961 – 6 Feb 1963

    RCAF Station Namao

  • Black and white portrait of R. (Russ) Klesko in military uniform with pilot wings badge

    W/C R. (Russ) Klesko, CD

    7 Feb 1963 – 31 Oct 1966

    RCAF Station Namao

  • Black and white portrait of S.E. (Sid) Wood in a military uniform, wearing a peaked cap with an emblem, medals, and ribbons on his chest.

    W/C S.E. (Sid) Wood, CD

    1 Nov 1966 – 1 Jun 1969

    CFB Edmonton

  • Black and white photo of G.E. (George) Hickson in a military uniform with a peaked cap, medals, and insignia, sitting and looking at the camera.

    W/C G.E. (George) Hickson, CD

    2 Jun 1969 – 5 Oct 1971

    CFB Edmonton

  • Black and white photograph of G. (Gord) Hougestol in a military uniform with a decorated insignia, sitting and looking at the camera.

    LCOL G. (Gord) Hougestol, CD

    6 Oct 1971 – Jul 1973

    CFB Edmonton

  • Black and white photo of Wayne McKenzie in a military uniform with medals.

    LCOL Wayne McKenzie

    Jul 1973 – Jul 1974

    CFB Edmonton

  • Black and white photograph of D. (Don) Weixl in a military uniform, wearing a peaked cap with an emblem, a suit with medals, and a tie.

    LCOL D. (Don) Weixl, CD

    Jul 1974 – Jul 1978

    CFB Edmonton

  • A black and white photo of T. (Terry) Hartvigsen in a Canadian military uniform, including a cap with a badge, sitting with a serious expression. A woman is visible in the background.

    LCOL T. (Terry) Hartvigsen, CD

    Jul 1978 – 15 Dec 1979

    CFB Edmonton

  • Black and white portrait of H.J. (Harry) Russell in uniform wearing a hat with a badge, a suit with medals and insignia, and a tie.

    LCOL H.J (Harry) Russell, CD

    16 Dec 1979 – 17 Dec 1983

    CFB Edmonton

  • Black and white photo of R.J. (Ray) Rohr in a military or police uniform, wearing a peaked cap with an emblem, glasses, and a tie.

    LCOL R.J. (Ray) Rohr, CD

    18 Dec 1983 – 5 Jun 1986

    CFB Edmonton

  • Black and white photo of S.R. (Stu) Aebig in uniform, wearing a peaked cap with a badge, inside a building.

    LCOL S.R (Stu) Aebig, CD

    8 Jun 1986 – 5 Apr 1987

    CFB Edmonton

  • Black and white portrait of R.H. (Ron) Schmiemann in uniform, wearing a cap with a badge, a badge on his chest, and a winged insignia.

    LCOL R.H. (Ron) Schmiemann

    5 Apr 1987 – 23 Apr 1989

    CFB Edmonton

  • Black and white portrait of J.L.(Jim) Gillespie in a military uniform with a peaked cap, badges, and medals.

    LCOL J.L.(Jim) Gillespie, CD

    23 Apr 1989 – 3 Nov 1991

    CFB Edmonton

  • The 418 Squadron insignia shows an Inuit hunter in traditional dress on an ice floe with a raised harpoon, beneath a crown and gold circle, with the motto "Piyautailili" meaning "Defend even unto death."

    LCOL C.R.(Gord) Jeffrey, CD

    3 Nov 1991 – 15 Aug 1994 (Disbanded Squadron)

    CFB Edmonton