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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:active_years
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1943-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft_configuration
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operated heavy bombers
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:Lancaster_I
gptkb:B-26_Marauder
gptkb:Lancaster_III
gptkb:B-24_Liberator
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
conducted regular maintenance checks
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
gptkb:Mentioned_in_Dispatches
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gptkbp:base
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RNZAF Station Whenuapai
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Kenzie
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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:New_Zealand
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired literature and films
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gptkbp:disbandment_date
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1945-12-01
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gptkbp:formation_date
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1943-04-01
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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:Auckland,_New_Zealand
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gptkbp:historical_documentation
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documented in military history books
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gptkbp:historical_records
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records maintained by RNZAF Archives
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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contributed to bombing campaigns in Europe
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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No. 497 Squadron RNZAF
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gptkbp:insignia
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Squadron badge
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gptkbp:international_relations
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collaborated with RAF
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future RNZAF operations
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gptkbp:losses
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multiple aircraft during operations
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gptkbp:memorials
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memorials dedicated to squadron members
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gptkbp:mission
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last mission in 1945
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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_Kiwi_Squadron
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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gptkb:Operation_Chastise
gptkb:Operation_Manna
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gptkbp:notable_pilots
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approximately 100 personnel
trained at RNZAF Base Wigram
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gptkbp:operational_area
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gptkb:European_Theatre
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:post_war_career
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transitioned to peacekeeping missions
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gptkbp:primary_mission
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strategic bombing
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gptkbp:reunion
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annual reunions held
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gptkbp:role
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bomber squadron
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:No._75_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._6_Squadron_RNZAF
part of RNZAF expansion during WWII
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:No._5_Squadron_RNZAF
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gptkbp:supports
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supported by ground crew teams
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gptkbp:training
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trained in night bombing tactics
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gptkbp:veterans
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gptkb:497_Squadron_Association
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Mosquito_FB._Mk_VI
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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