Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Hawker_Typhoon
|
| gptkbp:active_years |
1942-present
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
gptkb:aircraft gptkb:Douglas_C-47_Skytrain gptkb:Lockheed_Martin_C-130_Hercules gptkb:Airbus_A400_M_Atlas |
| gptkbp:alliance |
gptkb:African_Union
gptkb:United_Nations |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Air_Force_Base_Waterkloof
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Colonel_J._Smith
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Pretoria
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
participated in World War II
participated in peacekeeping missions participated in the Korean War |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
No. 36 Squadron SAAF
|
| gptkbp:insignia |
squadron badge
|
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Operation_Shield
gptkb:Operation_Phakisa gptkb:Operation_Copper gptkb:Operation_Mistral gptkb:Operation_Prosperity |
| gptkbp:motto |
“ We Fly Together”
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
The Flying Lions
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| gptkbp:operational_status |
active
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:South_African_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:squadrons |
involved in disaster relief operations
established in 1942 disbanded in 1945 engaged in humanitarian missions contributes to regional stability collaborated with international forces provided air support for ground troops conducted aerial reconnaissance missions maintains a high operational readiness celebrated 75th anniversary in 2017 has a diverse range of missions reformed in 1946 supports national defense initiatives participates in air shows and exhibitions operated in various conflicts has a strong community engagement program engages in joint exercises with allies integrated into the new SAAF structure in 1994 originally formed in Egypt participated in anti-apartheid operations promotes aviation careers among youth reformed in 2005 restructured in 1994 |
| gptkbp:training |
transport and logistics
|