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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Lockheed_Hudson
gptkb:Boeing_737
gptkb:Avro_Anson
gptkb:Lockheed_Hudson_Mk_III
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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: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:ground_crew_strength
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Approximately 50 personnel
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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:Crocodile
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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
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_Flying_Kangaroos
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gptkbp:notable_pilots
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Approximately 100 personnel
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gptkbp:operational_area
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gptkb:South_West_Pacific_Theatre
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gptkbp:operational_period
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1943-1946
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:No._10_Operational_Group_RAAF
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gptkbp:primary_function
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Maritime Patrol
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gptkbp:public_relations
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Active on social media platforms
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gptkbp:resigned
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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:squadron_history
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
Annual reunion
Notable former members
Rich operational history
Commemoration of past members
Continued maritime patrol capabilities
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gptkbp:squadron_motto_translation
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Prepared in all things
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:Squadron_Leader_R._J._H._Mc_Donald
Active
Sky Blue
Regular newsletters
Strong ties with local communities
Engagement with youth programs
Various international exercises
Acknowledged for contributions to RAAF
Collaboration with other RAAF squadrons
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:support
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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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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Handley_Page_Halifax
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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