No. 1486 (Fighter) Flight RAF
GPTKB entity
Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire
gptkb:Hawker_Hurricane |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:RAF_North_Weald
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Wing_Commander
|
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:disbandment_date |
1945
|
| gptkbp:engagement |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Bulge
gptkb:D-Day_landings gptkb:Operation_Market_Garden gptkb:Operation_Overlord gptkb:Battle_of_Britain |
| gptkbp:formation_date |
1941
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:RAF_Fighter_Command
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Conducted reconnaissance missions
Contributed to the defeat of Axis powers Participated in the Battle of Normandy Supported naval operations Engaged in combat air patrols Contributed to air superiority Engaged in air-to-air combat Participated in air defense missions Participated in strategic bombing campaigns Supported ground troops Supported the D-Day invasion Engaged in close air support missions Engaged in ground attack missions Participated in the liberation of France Contributed to the air war in Europe Participated in the liberation of Belgium Supported the Allied advance into Germany Engaged in interception missions Participated in the Battle of the Atlantic Conducted air operations in Europe Conducted air superiority operations Contributed to the success of Allied forces Defended UK airspace Engaged in air defense of the UK Engaged in tactical air support Maintained air patrols Participated in liberation of Europe Provided air cover for landings Provided escort for bombers Supported Allied ground offensives Supported Allied operations Supported the Allied invasion of Europe |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
No. 1486 (Fighter) Flight RAF
|
| gptkbp:insignia |
RAF roundel
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| gptkbp:motto |
gptkb:N/_A
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| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:N/_A
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| gptkbp:operational_period |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:Boxer
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:No._145_Squadron_RAF
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:RAF_Tangmere
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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