No. 466 Squadron RCAF

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Handley_Page_Halifax
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:noble_title
Heavy bomber
Canadian and British personnel
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:arrangements Over 1,000
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
gptkbp:base gptkb:RAF_Leeming
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Donald
gptkbp:country gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:crew Many aircrew trained for combat missions
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:disbandment_date 1945-12-01
gptkbp:formed gptkb:1942
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:RCAF_Station_Mount_Hope
gptkbp:historical_significance Contributed to the Allied bombing campaign
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 466 Squadron RCAF
gptkbp:legacy Honored in Canadian military history
gptkbp:losses Significant losses during operations
gptkbp:mission 1945-05-08
1942-10-14
Bombing raids over Germany
gptkbp:motto gptkb:In_Omnia_Paratus
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Chastise
gptkbp:notable_winners Numerous enemy aircraft shot down
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:European_Theatre_of_World_War_II
1942-1945
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:RCAF
gptkbp:retirement_year Transitioned to peacekeeping missions
gptkbp:role Bomber squadron
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:A_lion_rampant
gptkb:No._426_Squadron_RCAF
gptkb:No._6_Group_RCAF
QO
Part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
Lion rampant on a shield
Over 1,000 personnel served
Regular reunions held for veterans
Anniversary celebrated on October 14
Commemorated annually in Canada
Maintained a strong heritage in RCAF