Beechcraft Expeditor

The Beechcraft Expeditor (C-45 / Beech 18) is a legendary twin-engine military transport and trainer that holds a prominent place in Royal Canadian Air Force heritage. Originally designed in 1936, the aircraft played a crucial military role training pilots, navigators, and bomb aimers during World War II and through the Cold War era.

Returning to the CIAS skies, the Expeditor brings the distinct rumble of twin radial engines and vintage WWII-era aviation craftsmanship to the Toronto waterfront. The RCAF operated hundreds of these all-metal monoplanes for navigation training, VIP transportation, and photo survey missions.

We are thrilled to welcome back the Beechcraft Expeditor in 2026!

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