No. 482 Squadron

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:active_years 1943
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Lockheed_Hudson
gptkb:Boeing_737
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:RAAF
gptkbp:awards Recognized for excellence in reconnaissance.
gptkbp:base gptkb:RAAF_Base_Fairbairn
gptkbp:country gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:disbanded gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:disbandment_date 1946-01-01
gptkbp:established_in gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:Boeing_737
gptkbp:formation_date 1943-01-01
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:RAAF_Base_Fairbairn
Canberra, Australia
gptkbp:historical_significance First RAAF squadron to operate in the Pacific Theatre.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 482 Squadron
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:Crocodile
Squadron badge
gptkbp:memorials Memorials established to honor its members.
gptkbp:motto We Fly
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Flying_Kangaroos
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Donald
gptkbp:notable_mission Surveillance missions over enemy territory.
gptkbp:operational_history Participated in World War II.
gptkbp:operational_period 1943-1946
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:Inactive
gptkbp:operational_theater gptkb:Pacific_Theatre
gptkbp:primary_function gptkb:transportation
Surveillance
gptkbp:role Reconnaissance
gptkbp:squadron_affiliations Affiliated with various veteran organizations.
gptkbp:squadron_artifacts Artifacts displayed in military museums.
gptkbp:squadron_documentaries Subject of documentaries on RAAF history.
gptkbp:squadron_history Maintains a tradition of excellence.
Contributed to the development of RAAF reconnaissance capabilities.
Commemorated annually.
Featured in several military history books.
Formed in 1943, disbanded in 1946.
gptkbp:squadron_legacy_programs Programs established to preserve its legacy.
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Blue_and_White
482
Engaged with local communities.
Collaborated with allied forces.
Regular reunions held for veterans.
Reconnaissance Squadron
Influenced future RAAF operations.
Awarded for bravery and service.
Composed of highly trained aircrew.
Conducted numerous successful missions.
Provided advanced training for pilots.
Published accounts of its missions.
Supported ground operations.
Utilized advanced aircraft for its time.
gptkbp:subordinate_units gptkb:No._84_Wing_RAAF
gptkbp:successor gptkb:No._1_Squadron_RAAF
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:RCAF_Station_St._Hubert
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7