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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:active_years
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1943-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:De_Havilland_Mosquito
gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkb:Lockheed_Hudson
gptkb:Bristol_Beaufighter
gptkb:starship
gptkb:star
gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
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gptkbp:awards
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Received various military honors.
Participated in air shows.
Numerous air combat victories
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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:disbandment_date
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1945-11-30
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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:New_South_Wales
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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No. 489 Squadron RAAF
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gptkbp:insignia
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gptkb:mythological_figure
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_in
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Memorials dedicated to fallen members.
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gptkbp:mission
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Air superiority
Ground attack
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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_Kangaroo
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gptkbp:operational_status
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gptkb:Inactive
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:RAAF
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gptkbp:role
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Fighter squadron
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:No._2_Operational_Conversion_Unit_RAAF
gptkb:No._452_Squadron_RAAF
Blue and white
1 April
Engaged with local communities.
Annual reunions held.
Formed in 1943, disbanded in 1945.
Legacy of service and sacrifice.
Supported veterans' initiatives.
Reserve squadron
Honored for bravery and service.
Kangaroo emblem
Pilot training and operational readiness.
A kangaroo in flight
Collaborated with Allied forces.
Flying kangaroo tradition
Contributed to the RAAF's air defense capabilities.
Pacific Theater of Operations.
Pilots and ground crew.
Squadron history published.
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