Astra in Quinte West in Hastings County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
413 "Tusker" Squadron
Per Ardua Ad Astra
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
1. 413 "Tusker" Squadron Marker
Since its birth during World War II,
Tusker Squadron has served Canada
with pride and distinction. From Ceylon
to the Arctic, Europe to the Maritimes,
it has "watched over the waves."
This monument is erected to commemorate
the brave and dedicated members of
413 Squadron past and present.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold • War, World II.
Location. 44° 6.863′ N, 77° 33.019′ W. Memorial is in Quinte West, Ontario, in Hastings County. It is in Astra. It can be reached from Hastings 21. Memorial is in the National Air Force Museum of Canada's Memorial Air Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 220 RCAF Road, Quinte West ON K0K 3V0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hurricane (here, next to this marker); Spitfire (a few steps from this marker); Canadian Fighter Pilots Who Fought in the Battle of Britain (a few steps from this marker); RCAF and Allied Air Forces of Bomber Command (a few steps from this marker); 424 Squadron (a few steps from this marker); CH-113 Labrador (within shouting distance of this marker); 431 "Iroquois" and 434 "Bluenose" Squadrons in WWII (within shouting distance of this marker); CH-118 Iroquois (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map
this page online
More about this memorial. Admission required, and the outdoor Air Park is closed during inclement weather.
Also see . . .
1. 413 Transport and Rescue Squadron. Government of Canada/RCAF website entry (Submitted on February 1, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. National Air Force Museum of Canada. (Submitted on May 16, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
via Government of Canada/RCAF, unknown
2. 413 "Tusker" Squadron badge
The elephant head represents the squadron's operations from Ceylon, while the motto suggests its original role.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
3. 413 "Tusker" Squadron Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 16, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on February 1, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on May 16, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
