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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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1940-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Handley_Page_Halifax
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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Heavy bomber
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gptkbp:challenges
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Faced heavy enemy defenses
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gptkbp:combat_role
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Strategic bombing missions
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gptkbp:command_structure
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force_Command
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gptkbp:commemoration
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Annual remembrance services
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:disbandment_date
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1945
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gptkbp:formation_date
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gptkb:1940
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gptkbp:formed
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gptkb:Wings
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gptkbp:garrison
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gptkb:RAF_Linton-on-Ouse
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gptkbp:has_achievements
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Significant contributions to the war effort
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gptkbp:has_units
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70 W
Represents courage and sacrifice
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:RAF_Linton-on-Ouse
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gptkbp:historical_period
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:historical_role
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Support Allied forces
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Part of the Allied bombing campaign
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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No. 70 Wing RAF
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gptkbp:insignia
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Winged Sword
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gptkbp:integration
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Integrated with other RAF units
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gptkbp:involved
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Composed of skilled aviators
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gptkbp:involved_units
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gptkb:No._4_Group_RAF
gptkb:RAF_Bomber_Command
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gptkbp:legacy
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Influenced post-war air strategy
Legacy of bravery and sacrifice
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gptkbp:memorials
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Memorials to fallen aircrew
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gptkbp:motto
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gptkb:Per_Ardua_Ad_Astra
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
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gptkbp:notable_commanders
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Group Captain John R. B. Mc Culloch
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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Bombing of German industrial targets
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gptkbp:notable_pilots
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Varied during operations
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gptkbp:operational_status
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gptkb:Inactive
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gptkbp:operational_theater
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gptkb:European_Theatre_of_World_War_II
gptkb:Western_Europe
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gptkbp:operations
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gptkb:RAF_Bomber_Command
Conducted numerous bombing raids
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:primary_mission
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Strategic bombing
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gptkbp:publications
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Historical accounts and records
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gptkbp:recognition
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Recognized for valor and service
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gptkbp:reputation
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Respected for operational effectiveness
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:bomber
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:No._70_Squadron_RAF
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gptkbp:tradition
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Commemorates aircrew bravery
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gptkbp:training
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Trained in bombing and navigation
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gptkbp:unit_awards
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gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
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gptkbp:unit_history
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Participated in major bombing raids
Part of the strategic bombing offensive
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:No._70_Group_RAF
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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