[2] With the defeat of Axis forces in North Africa, the squadron followed the advance through Italy.

It was equipped with the North American P-51 Mustang for army close support training until 1 August 1948.

The squadron continued Base Flight's operations with ten Canadair CT-133 Silver Star and three CH-118 Iroquois.

When Base Rescue Moose Jaw was disbanded in 1993, 417 Squadron gained two of their CH-118s, to operate a total of five.

This affiliation began in 1993, with annual "Griffon Coin Parades" being hosted every year between the two units.