No. 106 Squadron RAAF

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:No._65_Squadron_RAAF
gptkb:No._92_Squadron_RAAF
gptkb:No._86_Wing_RAAF
gptkbp:active_years 1942-1945
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Bristol_Beaufort
gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:Lancaster_I
gptkb:Lancaster_III
gptkb:Lancaster_X
Approximately 100 personnel
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:RAF_Bomber_Command
gptkbp:awards gptkb:High_School
gptkbp:base RAF Base
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Donald
gptkbp:country gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Australian military aviation history
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:European_Theater_of_World_War_II
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:noble_title
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:England
gptkbp:home_ground Approximately 200 personnel
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 106 Squadron RAAF
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:mission gptkb:1942
1945
gptkbp:motto Strike and Return
gptkbp:notable_operations Bombing raids over Europe
gptkbp:notable_recipients Strategic bombing campaigns
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:Inactive
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:RAAF
gptkbp:reform 1946
gptkbp:role Bomber squadron
gptkbp:squadrons 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
Heavy Bomber Squadron
Operated from various bases in the UK
Supported Allied ground forces
Reformed in 1946
' J' code
Engaged in bombing missions against Germany
Part of the RAAF's contribution to the war effort
gptkbp:successor No. 106 Squadron RAAF (Reserve)