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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:aircraft
gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:television_series
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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:Air_Force_Cross
gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
gptkb:Mentioned_in_Dispatches
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:RNZAF_Base_Whenuapai
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._Mc_Cready
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gptkbp:disbandment_date
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1945-12-01
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gptkbp:filmography
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gptkb:Pacific_Theatre
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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:Auckland,_New_Zealand
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gptkbp:historical_event
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Participated in post-war operations
Provided air support for naval operations
Supported Allied ground forces
Evacuated civilians during the war
Participated in the bombing of Japanese positions
Conducted reconnaissance missions over enemy territory
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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. 545 Squadron RNZAF
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gptkbp:insignia
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Tiger head emblem
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gptkbp:military_branch
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545 Squadron Association
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gptkbp:mission
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Strategic bombing
Transport missions
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gptkbp:motto
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“ In Omnia Paratus”
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gptkbp:nickname
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“ The Flying Tigers”
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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gptkb:Operation_Strangle
gptkb:Operation_Goodwood
gptkb:Operation_Tidal_Wave
gptkb:Operation_Grapple
gptkb:Operation_Manna
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gptkbp:operational_status
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gptkb:Inactive
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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 reunions held
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gptkbp:role
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reconnaissance
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:No._5_Squadron_RNZAF
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