418 Squadron RCAF Association

08/18/2025

It's time for another get-together! Get ready for a night of great b**r, brewery atmosphere, and catching up at The Growlery B**r Co.! Enjoy craft brews right down the road from the Alberta Aviation Museum.

🗓️ Thursday, September 4th
🕔 1900–2100
📍 The Growlery Pub (40 Airport Rd NW)
🥨 Free Snacks
🍺 Drinks available for purchase
🏭 Possible brewery tour (pending confirmation)
Free to attend!
RSVP by August 28th at: www.418squadron.ca/fall-b**r

Please help us spread the word! Reach out to any former 418 Squadron members and invite them to join us for this event or to join the Association.

And make sure to mark your calendars for The 2025 Mess Dinner on November 15th!

07/14/2025

Limited edition 418 Squadron b**r mugs are available exclusively at the Alberta Aviation Museum gift shop. (In-person sales only.) Get yours before they're gone!

07/14/2025

Remember that beautiful placemat from our 2024 mess dinner? We've transformed that commemorative design into a stunning poster that you can display year-round. Our new 418 Squadron history posters feature the complete timeline of our squadron's distinguished service and are now available for purchase through our online store.
These high-quality, print-on-demand posters make perfect gifts for squadron members, aviation enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates military history. Order yours today at:

Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters and share the history of 418 Squadron. • Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mil) • Paper weight: 189 g/m² • Opacity: 94% • ISO brightness: 104% • 21 × 30 cm posters are size A4...

07/11/2025

We are incredibly grateful to 418 Squadron for their generous donation of $15,000 toward the assessment of our Warren Truss roof system.
This contribution marks a significant step forward in preserving our iconic hangar and ensuring its structural integrity for future generations. The support from 418 Squadron not only honours our shared aviation history but also helps safeguard this important piece of Edmonton’s heritage.
Thank you for helping us continue to tell the stories that take flight here at the Alberta Aviation Museum.

06/27/2025

We are proud to announce that this year’s honoured guest for the 418 Squadron Association Annual Mess Dinner (marking 85 years since the squadron’s formation) will be Dan Dempsey.
A distinguished leader and accomplished aviator, Dan brings a remarkable legacy of service and insight. Please find his biography on our website!

A pilot by profession, Dan Dempsey’s motivation towards an aviation career was fostered by his boyhood fascination watching aerobatic performances by the RCAF Golden Hawks and Red Knight. Born in Hamilton, Ontario to an air force father who worked at Mount Hope, he grew up near RCAF Stations Rockc...

12/31/2024

This photo of the Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (KT 592, Tail Number 1592) at RCAF Station Namao was taken in 1958. A glimpse into our history as we look forward to 2025.

Wishing you a wonderful year ahead, and thank you for your continued support!

12/16/2024

Ready for the holidays? Here’s a look back at 418 Squadron members wrapping gift parcels in the lead-up to Christmas in 1950.

From all of us at the 418 Squadron Association, we wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season!

12/06/2024

RSVP for B**r Call

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at our next b**r call! If you plan to join us for this casual evening of catching up and reconnecting, please remember to RSVP by this Sunday, December 8th.

Event Details:
When: 7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Where: Twin Otter Pub, 1305 175 St SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 4H3

Appetizers will be provided, so RSVPs are essential to help us plan accurately. You can RSVP here: 418squadron.ca/b**r

Don’t miss this chance to enjoy great company and conversations. We hope to see you there!

Join us for our upcoming B**r Call, a casual gathering to reconnect and catch up with fellow members and friends of the 418 Squadron community. Enjoy great conversation, appetizers, and camaraderie in a relaxed setting. Next Event Details Date : Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Time : 7:00 pm

12/06/2024

Mess Dinner Photos Now Available!

We’re excited to let you know that the photos from the 418 Squadron Mess Dinner are now available on the website listed on your name tag place settings. If you need the link, please email [email protected], and we’ll be happy to provide it.

The photos are free to download and will be available for the next 30 days. After that, the 418 Squadron Association will retain copies if you need access in the future.

Please note: The website has a button to purchase prints. However, downloading the photos is completely free. If you wish to order printed photos, the photographer recommends using Costco or London Drugs for quality and affordability.

Thank you for helping make the Mess Dinner such a memorable event!