gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:active_years
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1942-1946
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire
gptkb:Lockheed_Martin_F-35_Lightning_II
gptkb:F/_A-18_Super_Hornet
gptkb:North_American_P-51_Mustang
gptkb:Lockheed_P-38_Lightning
gptkb:Boeing_737
gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
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gptkbp:awards
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peacekeeping missions
humanitarian assistance missions
international deployments
unit citations
Annual reunions.
Numerous aerial victories.
multiple campaign honors
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:RAAF_Base_Williamtown
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Wing_Commander
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gptkbp:current_status
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gptkb:Inactive
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1946
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gptkbp:established
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gptkb:1942
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
First RAAF squadron to operate P-51 Mustangs
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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No. 26 Squadron RAAF
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gptkbp:insignia
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gptkb:RAAF_roundel
Squadron badge
squadron badge
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gptkbp:is_active_in
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gptkb:1942
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gptkbp:memorials
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Memorials dedicated to squadron members.
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gptkbp:motto
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“ We Fly to Fight”
“ We Strike”
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gptkbp:nickname
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“ The Fighting 26”
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gptkbp:notable_event
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gptkb:Battle_of_the_Coral_Sea
gptkb:New_Guinea_Campaign
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gptkbp:operational_theater
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:reformed
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1950
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:fighter_aircraft
Fighter squadron
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gptkbp:squadron_artifacts
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Historical artifacts preserved.
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gptkbp:squadron_history
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currently active
disbanded in 1946
Documented in military history.
formed in 1942
reformed in 1950
Contributed to the RAAF's air superiority.
Legacy of courage and service.
Maintains traditions of bravery and excellence.
Participated in air defense and ground attack missions.
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:Blue_and_White
gptkb:blue
gptkb:red
gptkb:white
gptkb:yellow
gptkb:26
gptkb:eagle
gptkb:Emblem_of_No._26_Squadron_RAAF
gptkb:training
gptkb:star
gptkb:shield
reconnaissance
air superiority
lightning bolt
ground attack
Engaged with local communities.
Supported veterans' initiatives.
Trained pilots for combat missions.
Collaborated with Allied forces.
Pilots and ground crew.
Deployed in various Pacific theaters.
Influenced future RAAF operations.
Recognized for operational effectiveness.
Squadron newsletters.
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gptkbp:subordinate_units
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gptkb:RAAF_Fighter_Command
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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