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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_base
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Handley_Page_Halifax
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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:aircraft
gptkb:noble_title
Over 10,000 hours
Approximately 100 personnel
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gptkbp:artifacts
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Artifacts displayed in museums
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:military_base
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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:Native_American_tribe
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:documentary
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Documentary on squadron operations
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gptkbp:exhibits
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Exhibits in aviation museums
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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:Operation_Chastise
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_operations
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Strategic bombing missions
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:No._6_Group_RCAF
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gptkbp:reform
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gptkb:1954
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gptkbp:role
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Bomber squadron
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:Wing_Commander_R._A._Mc_Donald
gptkb:No._431_Squadron_RCAF
gptkb:mythological_figure
Blue and white
October 1
Partnerships with local communities
Commemorative events
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
Veterans of the squadron
Memorials in Canada
Canadian military aviation history
Squadron newsletters
Heavy Bomber Squadron
Influenced future RCAF operations
Part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
Projects to honor the squadron's legacy
Published history of the squadron
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gptkbp:status
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gptkb:Inactive
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gptkbp:training
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gptkb:Pilot_training
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