Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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| gptkbp:active_years |
1942-1945
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire
gptkb:Mitsubishi_A6_M_Zero gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress gptkb:Bristol gptkb:North_American_P-51_Mustang gptkb:Lockheed_P-38_Lightning gptkb:Bristol_Beaufighter gptkb:Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk gptkb:Avro_Lancaster |
| gptkbp:awards |
Claimed numerous enemy aircraft shot down.
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| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:RAAF_Base_Williamtown
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| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Australia
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| gptkbp:disbandment_date |
1945-11-30
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| gptkbp:first_flight |
gptkb:De_Havilland_Mosquito
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| gptkbp:formation_date |
1942-04-01
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
No. 454 Squadron
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| gptkbp:insignia |
gptkb:Crocodile
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| gptkbp:motto |
' Strike and Destroy'
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| gptkbp:nickname |
' The Flying Kangaroos'
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| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Donald
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| gptkbp:operational_status |
gptkb:Inactive
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| gptkbp:operational_theater |
Pacific Theater
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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| gptkbp:primary_mission |
Air superiority
Ground attack |
| gptkbp:role |
Fighter squadron
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| gptkbp:squadron_history |
Participated in major battles in the Pacific.
Formed in Australia, served in New Guinea and the Philippines. Continues to be honored in RAAF history. Contributed to the air defense of Australia. Has a rich history in the RAAF. Legacy of service in the RAAF. |
| gptkbp:squadron_memorial |
Memorials established in honor of fallen members.
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| gptkbp:squadrons |
gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkb:No._2_Operational_Conversion_Unit Fighter operations Annual reunions held for veterans. Recognized for bravery and service. Conducted reconnaissance missions. Supported ground forces during operations. Utilized advanced aircraft for the time. Received commendations for service. Provided training for new recruits. Led by experienced pilots. Trained pilots for combat missions. Composed of skilled aviators. A kangaroo leaping over a map of Australia Deployed to various locations in the Pacific. Deployed to various theaters of war. Integrated with other RAAF squadrons. |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:RCAF_Station_St._Hubert
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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