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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:No._419_Squadron_RCAF
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gptkbp:active_years
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1941-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Hawker_Hurricane
gptkb:starship
performed by skilled technicians
over 10,000 hours
Canadian pilots
highly maneuverable fighters
Squadron Leader George Beurling
operated multiple variants of Spitfire
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Commonwealth_Air_Training_Plan
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:RAF_Station_Northolt
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gptkbp:battle_honors
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gptkb:Battle_of_Britain
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gptkbp:commander
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Wing Commander John W. Mc Cauley
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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participated in local events
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:Native_American_tribe
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gptkbp:cultural_representation
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featured in documentaries
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gptkbp:diplomatic_relations
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strengthened Canada-UK ties
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:disbandment_date
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1945-12-01
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gptkbp:engagements
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gptkb:D-Day_landings
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gptkbp:exhibition
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displayed in museums
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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numerous enemy aircraft shot down
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gptkbp:filmography
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gptkb:European_Theatre_of_World_War_II
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gptkbp:formation_date
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1941-07-01
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Montreal,_Quebec
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gptkbp:historical_documentation
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published in military journals
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gptkbp:historical_event
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maintained by RCAF Archives
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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significant in WWII air campaigns
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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contributed to Allied air efforts
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Moose Squadron
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gptkbp:insignia
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Moose head emblem
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_in
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dedicated in Canada
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gptkbp:legacy
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inspired future Canadian squadrons
remains a symbol of Canadian aviation history
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gptkbp:losses
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minimal compared to engagements
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gptkbp:military_branch
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active veteran community
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gptkbp:mission
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air superiority
escort missions over Germany
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gptkbp:motto
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We Fly to Fight
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:mythological_figure
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gptkbp:notable_achievement
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awarded commemorative medals
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gptkbp:notable_allies
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formed with other Allied forces
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gptkbp:notable_members
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Pilot Officer William A. Bishop
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gptkbp:operational_status
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inactive
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
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gptkbp:partnerships
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collaborated with RAF squadrons
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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training and reserve duties
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gptkbp:reunion
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annual gatherings
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:No._242_Squadron_RAF
gptkb:No._1_Squadron_RCAF
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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key in air defense operations
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:No._441_Squadron_RCAF
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gptkbp:supports
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ground crew and logistics
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gptkbp:training
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gptkb:RCAF_Station_Trenton
advanced fighter tactics
conducted joint exercises with USAAF
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