39 Squadron RAF

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:active_years 1916-present
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
gptkb:Boeing_707
gptkb:Vickers_VC10
gptkb:Airbus_A400_M_Atlas
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
gptkb:Lockheed_Tristar
gptkbp:base gptkb:RAF_Brize_Norton
gptkb:RAF_Lyneham
gptkbp:disbanded 1946
gptkbp:historical_significance First squadron to operate the C-130 in the UK.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 39 Squadron RAF
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:Tiger
gptkbp:motto gptkb:In_Omnia_Paratus
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Donald
gptkb:Group_Captain_John_M._M._Mc_Culloch
gptkbp:operational_history gptkb:Cold_War
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:reformed 1950
gptkbp:role gptkb:transportation
gptkbp:squadron_history 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
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.
gptkbp:squadrons Tiger's head
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:No._39_Squadron_RFC
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4