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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:active_years
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1942-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
Over 10,000 hours
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
Awards for bravery and service
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:RAF_Linton-on-Ouse
gptkb:RAF_Tholthorpe
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gptkbp:battle_honors
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._Mc_Cauley
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:Canada
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gptkbp:current_status
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gptkb:Inactive
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Contributed to the bombing campaign in Europe
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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No. 428 Squadron RCAF
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gptkbp:insignia
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Squadron badge
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gptkbp:losses
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20 aircraft lost
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:1942
1945
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gptkbp:motto
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gptkb:The_Spirit_of_the_North
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Ghost_Squadron
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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gptkb:Operation_Chastise
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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Strategic bombing missions
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gptkbp:notable_pilots
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Approximately 100 personnel
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:No._6_Group_RCAF
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gptkbp:reformed
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gptkb:1954
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gptkbp:role
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Bomber squadron
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gptkbp:squadron_artifacts
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Artifacts displayed in museums
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gptkbp:squadron_documentary
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Documentary on squadron operations
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gptkbp:squadron_history
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October 1
Commemorative events
Veterans of the squadron
Canadian military aviation history
Influenced future RCAF operations
Part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
Exhibits in aviation museums
Projects to honor the squadron's legacy
Published history of the squadron
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gptkbp:squadron_memorial
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Memorials in Canada
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:Wing_Commander_R._A._Mc_Donald
gptkb:No._431_Squadron_RCAF
gptkb:Ghost
Blue and white
Partnerships with local communities
Engagement with local communities
Recognized by the Canadian government
Annual gatherings of veterans
Reunions held annually
Official squadron website
Memorabilia collected by enthusiasts
Ghost emblem
Squadron newsletters
Heavy Bomber Squadron
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gptkbp:training
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gptkb:Pilot_training
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Handley_Page_Halifax
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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