No. 466 Squadron RAAF (historical)

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No. 466 Squadron RAAF was a Royal Australian Air Force bomber squadron that served in Europe during World War II as part of RAF Bomber Command.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Royal Australian Air Force squadron
bomber squadron
military unit
aircraftRole medium bomber
aircrewNationality Australian
British
Commonwealth personnel
allegiance Allies of World War II
branch Royal Australian Air Force
commandStructure Bomber Command
conflict Second World War
linked to: World War II
country Australia
engagement night bombing raids over Europe
strategic bombing of Germany
era 20th century
formedAt Royal Air Force station in the United Kingdom
formedUnder Empire Air Training Scheme
garrisonLocation United Kingdom
historicalPeriod World War II
historicalStatus disbanded
nationalDesignation RAAF Article XV squadron
notableFor participation in RAF Bomber Command night offensive over Europe
operatedAs Article XV squadron
operatedWith Royal Air Force
operationalArea Germany
Western Europe
occupied Europe
operationalCommand Royal Air Force
operationalRole bomber operations over Europe
partOf RAF Bomber Command
Royal Australian Air Force
primaryTargetType German industrial targets
military installations
transport infrastructure
role night bombing
strategic bombing
service World War II European air campaign
serviceBranch air force
serviceBranchAbbreviation RAAF
serviceNumber 466
theatreOfOperations European theatre of World War II
typeOfUnit flying squadron

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RAF Leconfield hostsUnit No. 466 Squadron RAAF (historical)