Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_base
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Handley_Page_Halifax
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| gptkbp:active_years |
1942-1945
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:noble_title
Canadian and British personnel |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
Received numerous commendations Participated in air shows and commemorations Significant contributions to the war effort |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force_Station_Mepal
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| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Donald
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
|
| gptkbp:disbandment_date |
1945-07-01
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| gptkbp:finale_date |
Disbanded in Canada
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| gptkbp:formation_date |
1942-09-15
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Mepal,_England
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Contributed to the Allied bombing campaign
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
No. 459 Squadron RCAF
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| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:losses |
Over 100 aircraft lost
|
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Operation_Chastise
1942-10-15 1945-04-25 |
| gptkbp:motto |
gptkb:In_Omnia_Paratus
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| gptkbp:notable_operations |
Bombing raids over Germany
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| gptkbp:operational_area |
gptkb:European_Theatre_of_World_War_II
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| gptkbp:operational_status |
gptkb:Inactive
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:No._8_Group_RAF
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| gptkbp:role |
Bomber squadron
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| gptkbp:service_branch |
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:squadrons |
gptkb:A_lion_rampant
gptkb:No._405_Squadron_RCAF Affiliated with various veterans organizations Recognized for bravery and service Night bombing raids Annual reunions held for veterans Participated in strategic bombing missions Memorials in Canada Honored in Canadian military history Lion rampant on a shield ' P' code Books written about the squadron's history Collaborated with RAF squadrons Collectible items from the squadron's history Deployed to various locations in Europe History published in military journals Maintained traditions of the RCAF Over 1,000 personnel served Supported ground forces during missions Trained in various aircraft types |
| gptkbp:training |
Training in Canada before deployment
|