No. 99 Squadron

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:active_years 1917-1919
1941-1945
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:Handley_Page_Halifax
gptkb:Eurofighter_Typhoon
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:No._1_Group_RAF
gptkb:No._5_Group_RAF
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Air_Force_Cross
gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
gptkb:Mentioned_in_Dispatches
gptkb:Queen's_Commendation_for_Valuable_Service
gptkbp:base gptkb:RAF_Lossiemouth
gptkb:RAF_Coningsby
gptkbp:battle_honors gptkb:Second_World_War
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Wing_Commander_Johnnie_Johnson
gptkb:Group_Captain_Leonard_Cheshire
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Royal Air Force history
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 99 Squadron
gptkbp:motto gptkb:In_Omnia_Paratus
gptkbp:operational_history Cold War operations
Humanitarian missions
NATO operations
Reconnaissance missions
Strategic bombing missions
Tactical bombing missions
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:reform gptkb:1955
gptkbp:role gptkb:military_base
Bomber squadron
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:A_lion_rampant
gptkb:99_SQN
Engages in community outreach programs
Participates in airshows
Established in 1917
Maintains a ceremonial role
Involved in joint operations with allied forces
Engaged in post-war operations
Supported D-Day operations
Participated in the Battle of Britain
Collaborates with other squadrons
Involved in the bombing of German industrial targets
Contributes to NATO exercises
Transitioned to modern aircraft in the 21st century