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Avro Lancaster
The Lancaster was used in WWII as the airforces primary heavy bomber. Due to its long bomb bay the Lancaster could carry the largest bombs used by the Airforce.
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Douglas DC-3 Dakota
The DC-3 Dakota was used during WWII as troop and cargo transport, deploying paratroopers and cargo parachute drops as well as towing gliders.
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Handley Page Halifax
The Handley Page Halifax was used in WWII primarily as a heavy bomber as well as troop transport. The Halifax was also the predecessor of the Avro Lancaster.
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Avro Shackleton
Used after WWII, the Avro Shackleton was used as a maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) filled with electronics made for anti-submarine warfare missions.
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De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
The DHC-1 Chipmunk was built just after WWII as a training plane for The Airforce. Replacing the previous training plane, the Tiger Moth.
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De Havilland Tiger Moth
The Tiger Moth was used before and during WWII as a training plane before being replaced by the DHC-1 Chipmunk.