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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Hawker_Typhoon
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gptkbp:active_years
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1940-present
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Lockheed_L-188_Electra
gptkb:Boeing_707-320_C
gptkb:Douglas_DC-4_Skymaster
gptkb:Dassault_Mirage_III
gptkb:Boeing_737-800
gptkb:star
conducts maintenance on aircraft
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gptkbp:awards
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various military honors
hosts annual air shows
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:Air_Force_Base_Makhado
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gptkbp:collaborations
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participated in joint exercises with other nations
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gptkbp:commander
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various commanders over the years
various current commanders
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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participates in local events
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gptkbp:disbanded
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various times throughout history
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gptkbp:established
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gptkb:1940
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gptkbp:future_plans
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modernization of fleet
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Pretoria
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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participated in various conflicts including the Border War
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No. 18 Squadron SAAF
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gptkbp:insignia
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squadron badge
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gptkbp:logistics
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provides logistical support to operations
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gptkbp:motto
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“ We Strike”
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gptkbp:nickname
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“ The Flying Cheetahs”
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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gptkb:Operation_Askari
gptkb:Operation_Merlyn
gptkb:Operation_Modular
gptkb:Operation_Protea
gptkb:Operation_Savannah
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gptkbp:operational_status
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active
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:South_African_Air_Force
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gptkbp:partnerships
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collaborates with defense industry
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gptkbp:reform
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various times throughout history
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:squadrons
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maintains traditions of excellence
faces challenges of modernization
integrity, excellence, teamwork
aims for operational readiness
rich history in South African military aviation
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gptkbp:supports
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air support missions
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gptkbp:training
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pilot training
advanced training facilities
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