No. 50 Squadron RNZAF

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:New_Zealand_Air_Force
gptkbp:active_years 1946-1957
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Commonwealth_Air_Forces
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Piper_PA-31_Navajo
gptkb:De_Havilland_Canada_DHC-6_Twin_Otter
gptkb:Lockheed_Hudson
gptkb:Avro_Anson
gptkb:Boeing_727
gptkb:C-130_Hercules
Douglas Dakota
gptkbp:awards commemorative events
notable transport missions
gptkbp:base gptkb:RNZAF_Base_Whenuapai
gptkbp:commander gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:disbandment_date 1957-12-01
gptkbp:formation_date 1946-01-01
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Auckland,_New_Zealand
gptkbp:historical_significance post-World War II operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 50 Squadron RNZAF
gptkbp:insignia squadron badge
gptkbp:mission air transport
gptkbp:motto “ In Omnia Paratus”
gptkbp:nickname “ The Flying Fiftieth”
gptkbp:notable_operations Pacific Islands transport missions
gptkbp:operational_status inactive
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:reform 1951-01-01
gptkbp:role gptkb:public_transportation_system
gptkbp:service_area gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:No._41_Squadron_RNZAF
blue and white
various international missions
support for local communities
awards and honors
trained aircrew
annual reunions of veterans
collaboration with other air forces
collectible items related to the squadron
contribution to New Zealand's military history
emblem of No. 50 Squadron RNZAF
historical records and publications
influence on RNZAF transport capabilities
part of RNZAF history
gptkbp:successor gptkb:No._5_Squadron_RNZAF
gptkbp:supports civil defense operations
gptkbp:training pilot training