No. 60 Squadron RCAF

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:No._26_Squadron_RCAF
gptkb:No._42_Squadron_RCAF
gptkbp:active_years 1941-1945
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:Flight_Lieutenant_Robert_A._H._Mc_Donald
gptkb:Flight_Lieutenant_William_H._H._Mc_Kenzie
gptkb:Pilot_Officer_Andrew_Charles_Mc_Kee
gptkb:Squadron_Leader_John_W._W._Mc_Donald
gptkb:Wing_Commander_George_A._H._Mc_Donald
Over 100
Heavy bombers
Over 1,000 personnel
Thousands of flying hours logged
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
gptkbp:base gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force_Station_Trenton
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Culloch
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:country gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Part of the RCAF's rich history
gptkbp:disbandment_date 1945-08-15
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
gptkbp:formation_date 1941-04-01
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:England
gptkbp:historical_significance Contributed to the Allied victory in Europe
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 60 Squadron RCAF
gptkbp:insignia Wolf's head
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Commemorative events held annually
gptkbp:legacy Legacy of bravery and service
gptkbp:losses Numerous aircraft lost in action
gptkbp:mission Bombing of German industrial targets
Dambuster Raid participation
Last mission in August 1945
gptkbp:motto gptkb:Per_Ardua_Ad_Astra
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Wolf_Squadron
gptkbp:operational_history Strategic bombing missions
gptkbp:operational_status Disbanded
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:No._6_Group_RCAF
gptkbp:reunion Annual reunions held
gptkbp:role Bomber squadron
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:No._419_Squadron_RCAF
gptkb:No._431_Squadron_RCAF
gptkbp:successor gptkb:No._60_Squadron_RCAF_(reformed)
gptkbp:supports Support for ground forces
gptkbp:training Trained in Canada and the UK