No. 7 Squadron RAF

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:active_years 1914-present
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Boeing_P-8_Poseidon
gptkb:Lockheed_Martin_C-130_Hercules
gptkbp:awards Various military honors
Numerous operational deployments
gptkbp:base gptkb:RAF_Leeming
gptkbp:campaigns gptkb:Cold_War
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Wing_Commander
gptkbp:disbanded 1946
gptkbp:formation_date 1 April 1915
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:RAF_Leeming
gptkbp:historical_significance First squadron to use the Avro Lancaster
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 7 Squadron RAF
gptkbp:insignia A lion passant guardant
gptkbp:memorials Memorials for fallen personnel
gptkbp:military_unit Various support squadrons
gptkbp:motto gptkb:In_Omnia_Paratus
gptkbp:nickname The Battleaxes
gptkbp:operational_status Active
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:position Bomber Squadron
gptkbp:public_relations Active on social media platforms
gptkbp:reformed 1950
gptkbp:role Air Support
Maritime Patrol
gptkbp:squadron_history Over 100 years of service
Battleaxe tradition
Pioneering contributions to air warfare.
Several published histories
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Blue_and_Yellow
A lion passant guardant
Active in local community events
Expansion of capabilities
Joint operations with NATO
Regular updates and newsletters
Recognized for excellence in operations
Modern surveillance technology
International military partnerships
Advanced flight training
Operational Squadron
Highly trained aircrew
Lion and Sword
Official RAF website
Regularly held reunions for veterans
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gptkb:No._7_Squadron_RFC
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