No. 6 Squadron

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Panavia_Tornado
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas_Phantom_II
gptkb:Hawker_Hunter
gptkb:starship
gptkb:Eurofighter_Typhoon
multirole fighter
gptkbp:awards numerous operational awards
received multiple commendations.
gptkbp:base gptkb:RAF_Leuchars
gptkb:RAF_Coltishall
gptkb:RAF_Valley
gptkb:Scotland
gptkb:RAF_Waddington
gptkb:RAF_Binbrook
gptkb:RAF_Coningsby
gptkbp:commander gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Bosnian_War
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
gptkbp:disbandment_date disbanded in 1919
gptkbp:formed gptkb:1914
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:RAF_Northolt
gptkbp:historical_significance first squadron to use aircraft in combat
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 6 Squadron
gptkbp:insignia Squadron badge
gptkbp:motto gptkb:In_Omnia_Paratus
gptkbp:nickname The Flying Can Openers
gptkbp:operational_area air superiority
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:role gptkb:battle
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Lion_rampant
over 100 years of service
senior officer
engages with local communities
conducts outreach programs
participates in joint exercises
collaborates with NATO
maintains historical traditions
recognized for excellence in operations
deployed to various international missions
one of the oldest squadrons in the RAF
ZK
1914 as a reconnaissance unit
re-equipped with modern aircraft
reformed in 1920
gptkbp:supports air defense
gptkbp:training pilot training