No. 463 Squadron RCAF

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Handley_Page_Halifax
gptkbp:active_years 1943-1945
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:noble_title
Heavy bomber
Approximately 100 personnel.
Regular maintenance required.
Deployed in various theaters.
Pilot Officer.
Rich history of operations.
Specifications of aircraft used.
Trained in Canada and the UK.
Upgraded during service.
Various heavy bombers.
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
gptkbp:base RAF Base
gptkbp:combat_system Western Europe.
gptkbp:commander gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:country gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:disbandment_date 1945-08-15
gptkbp:formation_date 1943-01-01
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Diverse backgrounds.
gptkbp:has_achievements Achievements recognized.
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:RAF_Waddington
Lincolnshire, England.
gptkbp:historical_documentation Documented in military history.
gptkbp:historical_event Maintained by the RCAF.
gptkbp:historical_impact Significant impact on air warfare.
gptkbp:historical_role Part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.
gptkbp:historical_significance Contributed to the Allied bombing campaign.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 463 Squadron RCAF
gptkbp:insignia Squadron badge
Distinctive squadron badge.
gptkbp:involved_forces Allied Air Forces.
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:battle
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Commemorated in Canada.
Memorials for fallen aircrew.
gptkbp:legacy Influenced post-war Canadian air force structure.
gptkbp:losses Significant losses during operations.
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Operation_Chastise
1945-05-08
gptkbp:motto We Fly to Serve
gptkbp:nickname The Flying Canadians
gptkbp:notable_allies Part of NATO post-war.
gptkbp:notable_battle Participated in numerous bombing missions.
gptkbp:notable_operations Bombing raids over Germany
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:European_Theatre
gptkbp:operational_history Detailed in military archives.
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:No._8_Group_RAF
gptkbp:primary_function Strategic bombing
gptkbp:recognizes Recognized for bravery.
gptkbp:retirement_year Transitioned to peacetime operations.
gptkbp:reunion Annual squadron reunions.
gptkbp:role Bomber squadron
gptkbp:service_branch gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:No._431_Squadron_RCAF
Recognized for contributions.
Post-war restructuring.
Honored for service.
Established in 1943.
Contributed to air superiority.
Activated during WWII.
Deployed in various missions.
Involved in strategic missions.
Legacy in Canadian military history.
Merged into larger units.
Participated in major operations.
Reactivated in later years.
Various RAF squadrons.
gptkbp:successor gptkb:No._405_Squadron_RCAF
gptkbp:supports Supported by ground crews.
gptkbp:training gptkb:Native_American_tribe
Comprehensive training programs.