No. 73 Squadron RCAF

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:No._26_Squadron_RCAF
gptkb:No._42_Squadron_RCAF
gptkbp:active_years 1942-1945
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Hawker_Hurricane
gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas_CF-18_Hornet
gptkb:Lockheed_P-38_Lightning
gptkb:Canadair_Sabre
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_CF-101_Voodoo
gptkb:starship
gptkbp:base gptkb:RAF_Station_Northolt
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._L._Mc_Culloch
gptkbp:country gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Montreal,_Quebec
gptkbp:historical_significance Participated in World War II
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 73 Squadron RCAF
gptkbp:insignia Squadron badge
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:No._1_Air_Division
gptkbp:mission Air superiority
gptkbp:motto gptkb:Per_Ardua_Ad_Astra
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Eagles
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Battle_of_Britain
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:RCAF_Fighter_Command
gptkbp:reform 1951
gptkbp:role Fighter squadron
gptkbp:squadrons Established in 1942
Participated in NATO exercises
Engaged in community outreach programs
Participated in joint exercises with allies
Conducted reconnaissance missions
Engaged in disaster relief operations
Maintained a legacy of service
Engaged in training missions
Participated in D-Day operations
Collaborated with other squadrons
Participated in air shows
Engaged in air patrols
Maintained historical archives
Involved in post-war operations
Operational Squadron
Transitioned to jet aircraft
Supported United Nations operations
Contributed to Cold War air defense
Honored veterans and alumni
Maintained readiness for air defense
Promoted aviation education
Provided air cover for bombers
Supported Allied ground forces
gptkbp:status gptkb:Inactive