No. 447 Squadron

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:RCAF_Station_St._Hubert
gptkbp:active_years 1943-1945
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:North_American_Mustang
gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire_Mk_IX
gptkb:starship
Canadian pilots
gptkbp:airlines gptkb:RAF_Linton-on-Ouse
gptkbp:awards Numerous aerial victories.
gptkbp:base gptkb:RAF_Linton-on-Ouse
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Culloch
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:disbandment_date 1945-11-01
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:European_Theatre_of_World_War_II
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:North_American_P-51_Mustang
gptkbp:formation_date 1943-04-01
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:RAF_Linton-on-Ouse
gptkbp:historical_significance Canadian squadron in the RAF
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 447 Squadron
gptkbp:insignia Squadron badge
Maple leaf emblem
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkbp:mission Air superiority
Ground attack
Escort missions over Europe
gptkbp:motto gptkb:In_Omnia_Paratus
gptkbp:nickname The Flying Canucks
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:D-Day_landings
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:Inactive
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:role Fighter squadron
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Squadron_Leader_J._A._M._Mc_Culloch
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Canadian military traditions
Recognized for bravery.
Annual reunions held.
Formed in 1943, disbanded in 1945.
Legacy of service and sacrifice.
Contributed to the Allied victory in Europe.
Composed of RCAF members.
Deployed in various European locations.
Memorials in Canada.
Part of the RCAF during WWII.
Participated in major air operations.
Trained in the UK.
gptkbp:successor gptkb:No._442_Squadron_RCAF