No. 430 Squadron RCAF

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:No._476_Squadron_RCAF
gptkbp:active_years 1942-1945
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Consolidated_B-24_Liberator
gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster_B._Mk_III
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster_B._Mk_I
Approximately 100 personnel
gptkbp:base gptkb:RAF_Tholthorpe
gptkbp:battle_honors gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._Mc_Culloch
gptkbp:country gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Canadian Air Force History
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:European_Theatre_of_World_War_II
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 430 Squadron RCAF
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:Skull_and_Crossbones
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Operation_Chastise
gptkb:Operation_Manna
gptkbp:motto We Fly to Serve
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Jolly_Rogers
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:No._6_Group_RCAF
gptkbp:reform 1951
gptkbp:role Bomber Squadron
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:No._431_Squadron_RCAF
Conducted reconnaissance missions.
Maintained a legacy of excellence.
A skull and crossbones
Contributed to NATO operations.
Engaged in supply drops.
Honored with multiple commendations.
Involved in post-war operations.
Participated in strategic bombing missions.
Participated in the liberation of the Netherlands.
Provided air support during the Cold War.
Supported Allied ground forces.
gptkbp:status gptkb:Inactive