No. 13 Squadron RNZAF

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:New_Zealand_Air_Force
gptkbp:active_years 1946-present
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
gptkb:Douglas_DC-3
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Lockheed_L-188_Electra
gptkb:De_Havilland_Canada_DHC-6_Twin_Otter
gptkb:Boeing_727
gptkbp:awards gptkb:United_Nations_Medal
gptkb:Operational_Service_Medal
gptkb:Meritorious_Service_Medal
gptkbp:base gptkb:RNZAF_Base_Auckland
gptkbp:collaborates_with gptkb:United_Nations
gptkb:Australian_Defence_Force
gptkb:New_Zealand_Defence_Force
gptkbp:commander gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:community_engagement charity events
school visits
local events
gptkbp:country peacekeeping missions
gptkbp:disbanded 1975-03-31
gptkbp:formation_date 1946-04-01
gptkbp:future_plans modernization of fleet
increased training capacity
expansion of operations
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Auckland,_New_Zealand
gptkbp:historical_significance first RNZAF squadron to operate C-130s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 13 Squadron RNZAF
gptkbp:insignia squadron badge
gptkbp:mission transport operations
gptkbp:motto “ We Serve”
gptkbp:nickname “ The Kiwi”
gptkbp:notable_operations search and rescue missions
medical evacuations
disaster relief missions
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:reform 1990-04-01
gptkbp:role air transport
gptkbp:supports approximately 100
humanitarian missions
gptkbp:training pilot training
aircrew training
maintenance training
gptkbp:website www.rnzaf.mil.nz