Statements (90)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_base
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Handley_Page_Halifax
|
| gptkbp:active_years |
1943-1945
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:noble_title Canadian aircrew |
| gptkbp:arrangements |
Over 1,000
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| gptkbp:artifacts |
Artifacts preserved in museums.
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:military_base
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
High success rate in bombing missions. |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:RCAF_Station_Debert
|
| gptkbp:bomb_load |
Over 3,000 tons
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Culloch
|
| gptkbp:community_events |
Events held for community engagement.
|
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
|
| gptkbp:crew |
Over 1,500 aircrew
|
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
Part of Canadian cultural heritage.
|
| gptkbp:disbanded |
1945
|
| gptkbp:disbandment_date |
1945-06-01
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| gptkbp:educational_programs |
Educational initiatives about its history.
|
| gptkbp:exhibits |
Exhibits showcasing its history.
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:European_Theatre_of_World_War_II
gptkb:Western_Europe |
| gptkbp:first_flight |
gptkb:noble_title
|
| gptkbp:formation_date |
1943-11-01
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Debert,_Nova_Scotia
|
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Documentation of its history.
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
No. 499 Squadron RCAF
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| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:Allied_Air_Forces
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Legacy in Canadian culture.
|
| gptkbp:mission |
Bombing raids over Germany
|
| gptkbp:motto |
gptkb:In_Omnia_Paratus
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Events held to commemorate its history.
|
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Operation_Chastise
|
| gptkbp:opening_ceremony |
1945-06-01
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
gptkb:Inactive
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:No._6_Group_RCAF
|
| gptkbp:primary_function |
Strategic bombing
|
| gptkbp:role |
Bomber squadron
|
| gptkbp:squadrons |
gptkb:No._431_Squadron_RCAF
Outreach programs to educate the public. Impact on military history. Efforts to preserve its history. Maintained military traditions. Annual reunions of veterans. Strong ties with local communities. Tiger emblem. Support from local communities. Recognized for its historical significance. Programs to honor veterans. Published histories and accounts. Recognized for bravery and effectiveness. Records maintained for historical purposes. A tiger passant Projects to preserve its legacy. Contributed to the defeat of Nazi Germany. Advocacy for veteran rights. Engagement with civic organizations. Tours to educate about its history. Significant role in WWII. Art inspired by the squadron. Canadian military aviation history. Collaborated with other squadrons. Collectible items from the squadron. Deployed to the UK in 1944. Documentaries produced about the squadron. Engagement with the public through events. History published about the squadron. Impact on Canadian culture. Influenced post-war Canadian air policy. Intensive training in Canada and the UK. Memorials in Canada. Participated in the bombing of strategic targets. Pilots, navigators, bomb aimers. Programs celebrating its cultural impact. Public history initiatives. RCAF Code: 499 Recognition programs for veterans. Recognized by civic organizations. Recognized for its impact in history. Research initiatives on its history. Research on its missions and impact. Resources for learning about its history. Services held to honor fallen members. Stories shared by veterans. Support programs for veterans. |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:No._426_Squadron_RCAF
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