No. 31 Squadron RAAF

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:RAAF_Logistics_Command
gptkb:RAAF_Air_Mobility_Group
gptkb:RAAF_Transport_Group
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Lockheed_C-130_J_Super_Hercules
gptkb:Boeing_737-800
gptkb:Airbus_KC-30_A
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Australian_Defence_Force
gptkbp:awards gptkb:United_Nations_Medal
gptkb:Australian_Operational_Service_Medal
gptkb:Unit_Citation_for_Gallantry
gptkbp:base gptkb:RAAF_Base_Amberley
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:RAAF_Base_Townsville
gptkb:RAAF_Base_Darwin
RAAF Base Amberley (historical)
gptkbp:commander gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:established gptkb:1942
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:RAAF_Base_Richmond
gptkbp:historical_role Transport and logistics
gptkbp:historical_significance Contributed to peacekeeping missions.
Participated in international exercises.
First RAAF squadron to operate C-130 aircraft.
Involved in major military operations.
Significant role in post-war air transport.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 31 Squadron RAAF
gptkbp:mission Air mobility
gptkbp:motto “ We Deliver”
gptkbp:nickname “ The Mighty 31”
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:Australia
Pacific region
gptkbp:operational_status Active
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:participated_in gptkb:East_Timor_intervention
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Operation_Resolute
gptkbp:role gptkb:public_transportation_system
gptkbp:supports Disaster relief
Search and rescue
Humanitarian assistance
gptkbp:training gptkb:Pilot_training
Loadmaster training
Flight engineer training
gptkbp:website raaf.gov.au