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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
gptkb:Lancaster_B._I
gptkb:Lancaster_B._III
gptkb:Lancaster_B._VI
New Zealanders and British
Operated various models of Lancaster
Performed maintenance at base facilities
Trained at RNZAF Station Wigram
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gptkbp:alliance
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gptkb:RAF_Bomber_Command
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
Numerous successful bombing missions
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:RAF_North_Killingholme
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Caw
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:New_Zealand
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Influenced New Zealand's military aviation culture
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gptkbp:diplomatic_relations
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Strengthened ties with UK forces
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gptkbp:disbandment_date
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1945-12-01
Disbanded in 1945
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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:No._1_Group_RAF
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gptkbp:historical_event
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Records maintained by RNZAF Museum
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Part of the Allied bombing campaign
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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No. 550 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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Commemorated in New Zealand history
Memorial at the RNZAF Base Auckland
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gptkbp:legacy
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Influenced post-war air force structure
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gptkbp:losses
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Over 100 aircraft lost
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gptkbp:mission
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1945-05-01
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_Kiwi_Squadron
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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Engaged in combat training exercises
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gptkbp:notable_members
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gptkb:Pilot_Officer_A._J._H._Mc_Kenzie
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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_of_World_War_II
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:military_base
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gptkbp:recruitment
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Recruited from New Zealand and the UK
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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Transitioned to peacetime operations
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gptkbp:reunion
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Annual squadron reunion
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gptkbp:role
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bomber squadron
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gptkbp:squadrons
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Merged with other squadrons post-war
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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Contributed to strategic bombing efforts
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:No._75_Squadron_RNZAF
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gptkbp:supports
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Supported ground forces during operations
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gptkbp:training
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Trained in night bombing tactics
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