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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:De_Havilland_Mosquito
gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:television_series
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Air_Force_Cross
gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
gptkb:Mentioned_in_Dispatches
gptkb:Queen's_Commendation_for_Valuable_Service
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:RNZAF_Base_Ohakea
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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_heritage
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Part of RNZAF history
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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:headquarters
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gptkb:Wellington,_New_Zealand
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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First RNZAF squadron to operate in the Pacific
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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No. 517 Squadron RNZAF
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gptkbp:insignia
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gptkb:dinosaur
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gptkbp:legacy
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Influence on future RNZAF operations
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gptkbp:location
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South Pacific Islands
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gptkbp:military_branch
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517 Squadron Association
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gptkbp:mission
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Strategic bombing
Tactical bombing
Reconnaissance over Japan
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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_Cheetahs
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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gptkb:Operation_Market_Garden
gptkb:Operation_Overlord
gptkb:Operation_Strangle
gptkb:Operation_Goodwood
gptkb:Operation_Grapple
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gptkbp:operational_area
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gptkb:Pacific_Theatre
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:military_base
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gptkbp:reunion
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Annual reunion events
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gptkbp:role
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reconnaissance
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:No._5_Squadron_RNZAF
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gptkbp:status
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gptkb:Inactive
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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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gptkb:Pilot_training
Navigator training
Bombardier training
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