| No. 406 Squadron RCAF | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1941–1945 1947–1964 1972–present |
| Country |  Canada |
| Branch |  Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Role | Night interception (1941–1944) Ground attack (1944–1945) Tactical bombing/army co-operation (1947–1958) Light transport/Search & Rescue (1958–1964) Helicopter training (1972–present) |
| Part of | 12 Wing |
| Home base | CFB Shearwater |
| Nickname(s) | Lynx Squadron |
| Motto(s) | We Kill By Night |
| Battle honours |
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| Insignia | |
| Squadron Code | HU (1941–1945) |
| Squadron Badge | Lynx saliente affronte |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Bomber | B-25 Mitchell (1947–58) |
| Fighter | Blenheim (1941) Beaufighter (1941–1944) Mosquito (1944–1945) |
| Helicopter | CH-124 Sea King (1972–2016) Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone (2016–present) |
| Patrol | CP-121 Tracker (1972–1981) |
| Reconnaissance | Harvard T-33 Silver Star (1947–1958) |
| Transport | C-45 Expeditor CSR-123 Otter (1958–1964) |
406 "City of Saskatoon" Maritime Operational Training Squadron is a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) unit of the Canadian Armed Forces. Based at 12 Wing Shearwater since 1972, it is responsible for crew training on the Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone since summer of 2016.[1] The squadron was formed during World War II as part of RAF Fighter Command.