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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:active_years
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1942-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Bristol_Beaufort
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:Lancaster_I
gptkb:Lancaster_III
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
gptkb:Lancaster_X
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gptkbp:alliance
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gptkb:RAF_Bomber_Command
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:electricity
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gptkbp:base
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RAF Base
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:Australia
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage
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Australian military aviation history
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
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gptkbp:groundcrew_strength
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Approximately 200 personnel
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:England
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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No. 106 Squadron RAAF
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gptkbp:insignia
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gptkb:Crocodile
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:1942
1945
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gptkbp:motto
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Strike and Return
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gptkbp:notable_commanders
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gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Donald
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gptkbp:notable_contributor
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Strategic bombing campaigns
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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Bombing raids over Europe
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gptkbp:notable_pilots
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Approximately 100 personnel
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gptkbp:operational_status
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gptkb:Inactive
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gptkbp:operational_theater
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gptkb:European_Theater_of_World_War_II
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:RAAF
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gptkbp:reformed
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1946
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gptkbp:role
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Bomber squadron
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gptkbp:squadron_history
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Participated in World War II
Established in 1942
Conducted reconnaissance missions
Recognized for bravery and service
Disbanded in 1945
Participated in the Battle of Britain
Contributed to the liberation of Europe
Operated from various bases in the UK
Supported Allied ground forces
Reformed in 1946
Engaged in bombing missions against Germany
Part of the RAAF's contribution to the war effort
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gptkbp:squadrons
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Heavy Bomber Squadron
' J' code
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gptkbp:successor
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No. 106 Squadron RAAF (Reserve)
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:No._65_Squadron_RAAF
gptkb:No._92_Squadron_RAAF
gptkb:No._86_Wing_RAAF
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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