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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_base
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Handley_Page_Halifax
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Lockheed_Hudson
gptkb:Avro_Anson
gptkb:Lockheed_Hudson_Mk_III
Approximately 100 personnel
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gptkbp:awards
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Unit commendations
Participation in airshows
Numerous successful missions
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:RAAF_Base_Williamtown
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Donald
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gptkbp:conflict
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:Australia
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gptkbp:crew
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Approximately 50 personnel
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1946
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:Boeing_737-700
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gptkbp:formed
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1943
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:RAAF_Base_Fairbairn
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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First RAAF squadron to operate the Boeing 737
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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No. 472 Squadron RAAF
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gptkbp:insignia
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gptkb:mythological_figure
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gptkbp:mission
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Surveillance and reconnaissance missions
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gptkbp:motto
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gptkb:In_Omnia_Paratus
Prepared in all things
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_Flying_Kangaroos
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gptkbp:operational_area
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gptkb:South_West_Pacific_Theatre
1943-1946
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:No._10_Operational_Group_RAAF
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gptkbp:partnerships
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Active on social media platforms
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gptkbp:primary_function
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Maritime Patrol
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gptkbp:retired
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gptkb:No._1_Operational_Group_RAAF
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gptkbp:role
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Reconnaissance
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:military_base
gptkb:Squadron_Leader_R._J._H._Mc_Donald
Active
Sky Blue
Regular newsletters
Annual reunion
Strong ties with local communities
Engagement with youth programs
Notable former members
Rich operational history
Various international exercises
Acknowledged for contributions to RAAF
Collaboration with other RAAF squadrons
Commemoration of past members
Continued maritime patrol capabilities
Continued relevance in modern RAAF operations
Emblem featuring a kangaroo
Kangaroo in flight
Official RAAF website
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:No._2_Squadron_RAAF
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gptkbp:supports
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Search and rescue operations
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gptkbp:training
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gptkb:Pilot_training
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