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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:United_States_Navy
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire
gptkb:Hawker_Hurricane
gptkb:Lockheed_Martin_F-35_Lightning_II
gptkb:Eurofighter_Typhoon
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gptkbp:aircraft_role
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reconnaissance
air superiority
ground attack
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:counter-terrorism_operations
humanitarian missions
aircraft maintenance training
disaster relief operations
joint exercises with allies
surveillance missions
intelligence gathering missions
participation in NATO operations
combat air patrols
air-to-ground operations
air defense missions
air patrols
participation in air shows
air-to-air refueling operations
logistics support missions
training of pilots
combat search and rescue operations
air support for naval operations
numerous air-to-air kills
support for ground troops
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:RAF_Wittering
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Wing_Commander
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:RAF_Coningsby
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first squadron to use the Spitfire
first squadron to use the Typhoon
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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No. 8 Squadron
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gptkbp:insignia
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Squadron badge
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gptkbp:is_active_in
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gptkb:1914
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gptkbp:motto
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gptkb:In_Omnia_Paratus
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gptkbp:nickname
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The Fighting Eights
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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gptkb:Cold_War
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
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gptkbp:operational_status
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active
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:fighter_aircraft
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gptkbp:squadron_history
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1914-08-01
RAF traditions
multiple disbandments
multiple reformation dates
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:blue
gptkb:Boxer
8
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:37_Wing
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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