No. 26 Squadron RAAF

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:active_years 1942-1946
gptkbp:aircraft_operated 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
gptkbp:awards peacekeeping missions
humanitarian assistance missions
international deployments
unit citations
Annual reunions.
Numerous aerial victories.
multiple campaign honors
gptkbp:base gptkb:RAAF_Base_Williamtown
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Wing_Commander
gptkbp:current_status gptkb:Inactive
gptkbp:disbanded 1946
gptkbp:established gptkb:1942
gptkbp:historical_significance 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
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 26 Squadron RAAF
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:RAAF_roundel
Squadron badge
squadron badge
gptkbp:is_active_in gptkb:1942
gptkbp:memorials Memorials dedicated to squadron members.
gptkbp:motto “ We Fly to Fight”
“ We Strike”
gptkbp:nickname “ The Fighting 26”
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Battle_of_the_Coral_Sea
gptkb:New_Guinea_Campaign
gptkbp:operational_theater gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:reformed 1950
gptkbp:role gptkb:fighter_aircraft
Fighter squadron
gptkbp:squadron_artifacts Historical artifacts preserved.
gptkbp:squadron_history 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.
gptkbp:squadrons 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.
gptkbp:subordinate_units gptkb:RAAF_Fighter_Command
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4