No. 80 Squadron RCAF

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Predicate Object
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gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:No._26_Squadron_RCAF
gptkb:No._42_Squadron_RCAF
gptkbp:active_years 1941-1945
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Hawker_Hurricane
gptkb:North_American_Mustang
gptkb:Boeing_P-12
gptkb:starship
gptkbp:awards Participates in airshows
Numerous aerial victories
gptkbp:base gptkb:RAF_Tholthorpe
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._M._Mc_Donald
gptkb:Wing_Commander_J._A._L._Mc_Culloch
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:country gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:disbandment_date 1945-08-01
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:Canadair_Sabre
gptkbp:formation_date 1941-04-01
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Montreal,_Quebec
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 80 Squadron RCAF
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:motto gptkb:Per_Ardua_Ad_Astra
gptkbp:nickname The Banshees
gptkbp:operational_history Fighter operations in Europe
gptkbp:role Fighter squadron
gptkbp:service_branch gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:European_Theatre
gptkb:No._440_Squadron_RCAF
Blue and white
Air superiority
Newsletters and bulletins
Pilot training programs
Annual reunions
Active veteran community
Awards and honors received
Merchandise available for fans
Banshee emblem
Official squadron website
Memorials for fallen members
Operational Squadron
Affiliated with RCAF associations
Banshee with a sword
Contributions to the RCAF
History published in 2001
Notable alumni include pilots and officers.
Part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
Partnerships with other squadrons
RCAF traditions
Support from RCAF bases