Shore-based aircraft
With one exception (the Anson) these were bombers pushed into a maritime role.
Lockheed Hudson, de Havilland Mosquito, Vickers Wellington Armstrong Whitworth Whitley, Lockheed Ventura and Harpoon, B-25 Mitchell, Vickers Warwick, B-18 Bolo, Avro Anson
Carrier-based aircraft
Operating from fleet carriers or more usually escort carriers.
TBF Avenger, F4F Wildcat / Martlet and Fairey Swordfish.
Water-based aircraft
Martin PBM Mariner, Short Sunderland and PBY Catalina.
Very-Long Range aircraft
These aircraft helped to reduce the mid-ocean air gap utilized by U-boats.
Handley Page Halifax, B-17 Flying Fortress, and B-24 Liberator.