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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_base
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:No._34_Squadron_RAAF
gptkb:No._46_Squadron_RAAF
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gptkbp:active_years
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1942-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Lockheed_P-38_Lightning
gptkb:Bristol_Beaufighter
gptkb:starship
gptkb:RAAF_roundel
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:RAAF_Base_Williamtown
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Donald
Wing Commander John W. W. Mc Cauley
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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:mythological_figure
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gptkbp:involved_units
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gptkb:No._10_Operational_Group_RAAF
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gptkbp:mission
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Air superiority
Ground attack
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gptkbp:motto
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We Fly to Fight
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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: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:squadrons
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Blue and white
Involved in peacekeeping missions.
Conducted reconnaissance missions.
Maintained a legacy of excellence.
Participated in the liberation of the Philippines.
Supported Allied ground forces.
A kangaroo in flight
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: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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