No. 505 Squadron RNZAF

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:No._490_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkbp:active_years 1943-1945
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:De_Havilland_Mosquito
gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:Lockheed_Hudson
gptkb:Bristol_Beaufighter
gptkb:Avro_Anson
gptkb:automobile
Heavy bomber
Pilots and navigators
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:Allied_Forces
gptkbp:associated_with New Zealand military history
gptkbp:base RNZAF Station Whenuapai
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Kenzie
gptkbp:disbanded 1945-12-31
gptkbp:disbandment_date Post-war restructuring
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:Pacific_Theatre
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Auckland,_New_Zealand
gptkbp:historical_event Formation during WWII
gptkbp:historical_significance Contributed to WWII efforts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 505 Squadron RNZAF
gptkbp:insignia Tiger emblem
Squadron badge
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Annual reunions
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future RNZAF squadrons
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Operation_Grapple
Bombing raids over Japan
gptkbp:motto gptkb:In_Omnia_Paratus
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:Inactive
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:primary_function Strategic bombing
gptkbp:recruitment gptkb:New_Zealanders
gptkbp:role reconnaissance
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:No._10_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._11_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._12_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._13_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._14_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._15_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._16_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._17_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._18_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._19_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._20_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._21_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._22_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._23_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._24_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._25_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._26_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._27_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._28_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._29_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._30_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._7_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._8_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._9_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._1_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._2_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._3_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._4_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkb:No._6_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkbp:successor gptkb:No._5_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkbp:supports Ground crew
gptkbp:training gptkb:Pilot_training
gptkbp:year_created 1943-04-01