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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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8
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:No._490_Squadron_RNZAF
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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:noble_title
Heavy Bomber
approximately 100 personnel
Notable pilots served in the squadron
Specifications of Avro Lancaster aircraft
Various variants of Lancaster used
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gptkbp:alliance
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gptkb:British_Commonwealth_Air_Training_Plan
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:RNZAF_Base_Whenuapai
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gptkbp:challenges
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Faced numerous operational challenges during missions
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gptkbp:collaborations
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gptkb:RAF_Bomber_Command
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Kenzie
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gptkbp:community_support
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Support from local communities during operations
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:New_Zealand
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gptkbp:crew
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Intensive training programs
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Influence on New Zealand's military history
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gptkbp:diplomatic_relations
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Strengthened ties with UK and Commonwealth
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gptkbp:disbandment_date
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1945-12-31
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gptkbp:exhibition
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Exhibits in military museums
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gptkbp:formation_date
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1943-01-01
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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 various historical texts
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gptkbp:historical_event
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Maintained by RNZAF Museum
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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World War II contributions
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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No. 515 Squadron RNZAF
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gptkbp:insignia
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Squadron badge
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_in
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Dedicated memorials in New Zealand
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gptkbp:legacy
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Influence on future RNZAF squadrons
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gptkbp:losses
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Significant losses during operations
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gptkbp:military_branch
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gptkb:RNZAF_Association
Recognized for contributions to WWII
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:Operation_Chastise
1945-05-08
1943-04-01
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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_Tigers
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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Bombing raids over Germany
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gptkbp:operational_area
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gptkb:European_Theatre
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gptkbp:operational_status
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decommissioned
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:military_base
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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Transition to peacetime operations
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gptkbp:reunion
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Annual squadron reunions
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gptkbp:role
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reconnaissance
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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Key role in Allied air strategy
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:No._5_Squadron_RNZAF
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gptkbp:training
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Pilot training programs
Various training locations in New Zealand
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