No. 6 Squadron

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire
gptkb:Panavia_Tornado
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas_Phantom_II
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:Hawker_Hunter
gptkb:Eurofighter_Typhoon
gptkbp:aircraft_type 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:Wing_Commander
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Bosnian_War
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
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_status active
gptkbp:operational_use air superiority
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:role gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:squadron_disbandment disbanded in 1919
gptkbp:squadron_history over 100 years of service
maintains historical traditions
one of the oldest squadrons in the RAF
reformed in 1920
gptkbp:squadron_re-equipment re-equipped with modern aircraft
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Lion_rampant
senior officer
engages with local communities
conducts outreach programs
participates in joint exercises
collaborates with NATO
recognized for excellence in operations
deployed to various international missions
ZK
1914 as a reconnaissance unit
gptkbp:support air defense
gptkbp:training pilot training
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4