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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:active_years
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1943-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire
gptkb:De_Havilland_Mosquito
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:Hawker_Tempest
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
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gptkbp:awards
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Numerous aerial victories
Received several military honors.
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:RAF_Station_North_Weald
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gptkbp:branch
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gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:Canada
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gptkbp:disbandment_date
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1945-08-15
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gptkbp:engagements
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gptkb:Second_World_War
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gptkbp:formation_date
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1943-04-01
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:North_Weald_Airfield
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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No. 483 Squadron RCAF
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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_Wolf_Pack
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gptkbp:notable_commanders
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gptkb:Squadron_Leader_J._A._M._Mc_Culloch
gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Culloch
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gptkbp:operational_area
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gptkb:European_Theatre
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gptkbp:operational_status
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gptkb:Inactive
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gptkbp:primary_mission
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Air superiority
Ground attack
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gptkbp:role
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Fighter squadron
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gptkbp:squadron_history
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Documented in military archives.
Formed in 1943, disbanded in 1945.
Contributed to the Allied victory in Europe.
Commemorated in Canada.
Legacy continues through veteran associations.
Part of the RCAF history.
Wolf Pack traditions
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gptkbp:squadron_memorial
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Memorials established for fallen members.
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:No._440_Squadron_RCAF
Annual reunions held.
Recognized for bravery and service.
Fighter-bomber
Trained pilots for combat.
3 D
Wolf's head
Deployed in Europe during WWII.
Included pilots and ground crew.
Operated various aircraft types.
Wolf's head insignia
Conducted operations in various European countries.
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gptkbp:subordinate_units
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gptkb:No._83_Group_RAF
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Handley_Page_Halifax
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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