No. 55 Squadron RAF

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:No._22_Group_RAF
gptkbp:active_years 1916-present
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Lockheed_Martin_F-35_Lightning_II
gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:Handley_Page_Victor
gptkb:Boeing_RC-135
Multi-role aircraft
gptkbp:base gptkb:RAF_Wyton
gptkb:RAF_Marham
gptkb:RAF_Waddington
gptkb:RAF_Mildenhall
gptkb:RAF_Scampton
gptkbp:battle_honors gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
gptkbp:commander gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:disbandment_date 1945
gptkbp:formation_date 1 September 1916
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:RAF_Waddington
gptkbp:historical_significance First operational squadron to use the Avro Lancaster.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 55 Squadron RAF
gptkbp:insignia Squadron badge
gptkbp:motto gptkb:In_Omnia_Paratus
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Fighting_Cocks
gptkbp:opening_ceremony 1946
gptkbp:operational_status Active
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:reform 1946
gptkbp:role Bomber squadron
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:battle
Engaged in peacekeeping missions.
Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance
Supported NATO operations.
Contributed to Operation Shader.
Engaged in Operation Shader.
Involved in Operation Shader.
Involved in strategic bombing campaigns.
Participated in Operation Shader.
Participated in the Battle of Britain.
Provided air support in various conflicts.
Supported Operation Shader.