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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:active_years
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1942-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft_markings
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gptkb:RAAF_roundel
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:Lockheed_P-38_Lightning
gptkb:Bristol_Beaufighter
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:RAAF_Base_Williamtown
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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:Australia
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gptkbp:disbandment_date
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1945-11-30
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:North_American_P-51_Mustang
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gptkbp:formation_date
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1942-03-01
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:New_Guinea
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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First RAAF squadron to operate in New Guinea.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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No. 62 Squadron RAAF
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gptkbp:insignia
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gptkb:Crocodile
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gptkbp:motto
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We Fly to Fight
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gptkbp:notable_commanders
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gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Donald
Wing Commander John W. W. Mc Cauley
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gptkbp:operational_area
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gptkb:South_West_Pacific_Theatre
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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:RAAF
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gptkbp:primary_mission
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Air superiority
Ground attack
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gptkbp:reunion
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Annual reunion events
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gptkbp:role
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Fighter squadron
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gptkbp:squadron_history
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Involved in peacekeeping missions.
Conducted reconnaissance missions.
Maintained a legacy of excellence.
Participated in the liberation of the Philippines.
Supported Allied ground forces.
Provided air cover for naval operations.
Contributed to the Korean War efforts.
Engaged in operations against Japanese forces.
Participated in the defense of Australia.
Transitioned to jet aircraft post-war.
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gptkbp:squadrons
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Blue and white
A kangaroo in flight
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gptkbp:subordinate_units
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gptkb:No._10_Operational_Group_RAAF
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:No._77_Squadron_RAAF
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gptkbp:website
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www.airforce.gov.au
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:No._34_Squadron_RAAF
gptkb:No._46_Squadron_RAAF
gptkb:81_Wing
gptkb:82_Wing
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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