gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:active_years
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1943
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Lockheed_Hudson
gptkb:Boeing_737
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:RAAF
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gptkbp:awards
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Recognized for excellence in reconnaissance.
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:RAAF_Base_Fairbairn
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:Australia
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gptkbp:disbanded
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:disbandment_date
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1946-01-01
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gptkbp:established_in
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:Boeing_737
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gptkbp:formation_date
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1943-01-01
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:RAAF_Base_Fairbairn
Canberra, Australia
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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First RAAF squadron to operate in the Pacific Theatre.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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No. 482 Squadron
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gptkbp:insignia
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gptkb:Crocodile
Squadron badge
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gptkbp:memorials
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Memorials established to honor its members.
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gptkbp:motto
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We Fly
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_Flying_Kangaroos
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gptkbp:notable_commanders
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gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Donald
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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Surveillance missions over enemy territory.
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gptkbp:operational_history
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Participated in World War II.
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gptkbp:operational_period
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1943-1946
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gptkbp:operational_status
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gptkb:Inactive
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gptkbp:operational_theater
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gptkb:Pacific_Theatre
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gptkbp:primary_function
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gptkb:transportation
Surveillance
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gptkbp:role
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Reconnaissance
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gptkbp:squadron_affiliations
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Affiliated with various veteran organizations.
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gptkbp:squadron_artifacts
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Artifacts displayed in military museums.
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gptkbp:squadron_documentaries
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Subject of documentaries on RAAF history.
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gptkbp:squadron_history
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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.
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gptkbp:squadron_legacy_programs
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Programs established to preserve its legacy.
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gptkbp:squadrons
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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.
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gptkbp:subordinate_units
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gptkb:No._84_Wing_RAAF
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:No._1_Squadron_RAAF
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:RCAF_Station_St._Hubert
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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