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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_base
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:No._39_Squadron_RFC
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gptkbp:active_years
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1916-present
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:Airbus_A400_M_Atlas
gptkb:Lockheed_Tristar
Vickers V C10
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:RAF_Brize_Norton
gptkb:RAF_Lyneham
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Donald
gptkb:Group_Captain_John_M._M._Mc_Culloch
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1946
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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First squadron to operate the C-130 in the UK.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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39 Squadron RAF
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gptkbp:insignia
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gptkb:mythological_figure
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gptkbp:motto
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gptkb:In_Omnia_Paratus
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
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gptkbp:operational_history
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gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:military_base
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gptkbp:reform
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1950
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:public_transportation_system
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gptkbp:squadrons
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Engaged in disaster relief efforts
Involved in peacekeeping missions
Established in 1916
Participated in the Battle of the Somme
Reformed in 1950
Participated in airlift operations
Disbanded in 1946
Supported NATO operations
Tiger's head
Converted to a bomber squadron in 1917
Maintains a high readiness state
Operated in humanitarian missions
Provided support for UK military operations
Transitioned to transport role in 1967
Works closely with other branches of the military.
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