No. 424 Squadron RCAF

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hawker_Typhoon_Mk_I
gptkb:Hawker_Typhoon_Mk_IB
gptkbp:active_years 1942-1945
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Consolidated_B-24_Liberator
gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:Avro_Anson
Douglas Dakota
gptkbp:base gptkb:RCAF_Station_Debert
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._Mc_Cauley
gptkbp:country gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Montreal,_Quebec
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 424 Squadron RCAF
gptkbp:insignia Tiger head emblem
gptkbp:motto gptkb:The_Best
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Tigers
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Chastise
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:No._6_Group_RCAF
gptkbp:reform gptkb:1952
gptkbp:role Bomber Squadron
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:424
Established in 1942
Recognized for excellence in service
Involved in disaster relief operations
Involved in peacekeeping missions
Contributed to national defense
Conducted reconnaissance missions
Participated in training exercises
Supported humanitarian missions
Maintained a high operational readiness
Reactivated in 1970
Involved in post-war operations
Participated in strategic bombing missions
Provided air support for naval operations
Participated in NATO operations
Heavy Bomber Squadron
Supported Allied ground forces
Disbanded in 1964
Engaged in joint operations with other forces
Maintained a legacy of bravery and service
Provided airlift capabilities
Reformed in 1952 as a transport squadron
gptkbp:status gptkb:Inactive