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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_base
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:No._86_Squadron_RCAF
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| gptkbp:active_years |
1941-1945
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:noble_title gptkb:Handley_Page_Halifax gptkb:Avro_Lancaster_Mk_III gptkb:Avro_Lancaster_Mk_I Approximately 100 personnel |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
Completed numerous successful bombing raids. Received multiple campaign medals. |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:RCAF_Station_Moncton
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| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Wing_Commander_A._H._H._Mc_Donald
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| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
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| gptkbp:disbandment_date |
1945-08-31
Disbanded in 1945. |
| gptkbp:formation_date |
1941-01-01
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:England
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First Canadian squadron to operate heavy bombers.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
No. 101 Squadron RCAF
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| gptkbp:insignia |
Squadron Badge
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| gptkbp:mission |
Strategic Bombing
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| gptkbp:motto |
gptkb:In_Omnia_Paratus
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| gptkbp:nickname |
The Flying Canucks
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| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Dambusters_Raid
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| gptkbp:operational_area |
gptkb:European_Theatre
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| gptkbp:role |
Bomber Squadron
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| gptkbp:squadrons |
gptkb:A_lion_rampant
gptkb:No._405_Squadron_RCAF gptkb:No._426_Squadron_RCAF Engages with local communities. Supports veterans and their families. Recognized for bravery and service. Contributed to the Allied victory in WWII. Participated in the strategic bombing campaign against Germany. Collaborated with RAF. Collects artifacts from its history. Conducted night bombing missions. Deployed to the UK. Formed in 1941. Heavy Bomber Operations. Holds annual reunions. Included pilots, navigators, and bomb aimers. Includes notable Canadian figures. Legacy continues in modern RCAF. Maintains traditions of RCAF. Memorials in Canada. Published history and memoirs. Reformed in 1946. Trained aircrew for bombing missions. Part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. |