Operation Black Buck

GPTKB entity

Statements (165)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:after_action_report detailed analysis
gptkbp:aftermath led to further operations
increased military presence in the South Atlantic
gptkbp:air_traffic_control strategic locations
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration gptkb:Vulcan_B.2
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Vulcan
gptkb:advanced_technology
gptkb:3
gptkb:Vulcan_bomber
gptkb:Tornado_IDS
critical
evaluated
Victor K.2
Argentine radar systems
Victor tanker
gptkbp:aircraft_recovery successful
gptkbp:aircraft_refueling air-to-air refueling
gptkbp:aircrew_experience veteran pilots
gptkbp:aircrew_selection rigorous process
gptkbp:allies joint operations
formed during conflict
gptkbp:arrangements gptkb:1
gptkb:11
gptkbp:barrel_type laser-guided bombs
gptkbp:bomb_load high-altitude bombing
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:significant
minimal
none reported
gptkbp:challenges fuel supply
long flight distance
gptkbp:combat_history notable event
gptkbp:command_structure gptkb:RAF_command
RAF command hierarchy
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Group_Captain_John_Mc_Dill
senior RAF officials
Wing Commander John B.
gptkbp:conducted gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:consequences influence on future military operations
gptkbp:crew intensive
gptkbp:crew_capacity gptkb:5
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired media portrayals
gptkbp:date April 1982
gptkbp:duration 1 day
approximately 15 hours
April to June 1982
gptkbp:enemy gptkb:Argentine_Air_Force
limited
increased air defense measures
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck_2
gptkbp:fuel_economy high
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in military academies
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Cold_War
British government support
gptkbp:historical_debate effectiveness of air strikes
gptkbp:historical_documentation extensive records
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:first_bombing_raid_on_the_Falklands
first use of Vulcan bombers since 1969
first use of Vulcan bombers since 1960s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Black Buck
gptkbp:initiated_by gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:intelligence gptkb:British_intelligence
prior to missions
gptkbp:international_response mixed
mixed responses
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:No._44_Squadron_RAF
gptkb:No._50_Squadron_RAF
gptkb:No._101_Squadron_RAF
gptkbp:is_targeted_at gptkb:Port_Stanley
Argentine airbase
gptkbp:legacy significant in modern warfare studies
gptkbp:location gptkb:Falkland_Islands
gptkbp:logistics gptkb:RAF_Ascension_Island
refueling operations
critical to success
refueling required
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:military_doctrine strategic bombing doctrine
evolved
gptkbp:military_leadership exemplified
gptkbp:military_lessons enhanced skills
importance of air power
learned
gptkbp:military_service awarded medals
gptkbp:military_strategy long-range strike
combined arms approach
adapted
gptkbp:military_technology demonstrated
use of advanced aircraft
gptkbp:military_unit gptkb:RAF_Bomber_Command
gptkbp:mission gptkb:complex
conducted
achieved
destroy enemy capabilities
1 May 1982
30 April 1982
gptkbp:mission_briefings conducted prior to operations
gptkbp:mission_type strategic bombing
gptkbp:notable_for long-range bombing
gptkbp:notable_pilots intensive
gptkbp:objective Attack on Argentine positions
gptkbp:operations gptkb:Black_Buck_10
gptkb:Black_Buck_11
gptkb:Black_Buck_2
gptkb:Black_Buck_3
gptkb:Black_Buck_4
gptkb:Black_Buck_5
gptkb:Black_Buck_6
gptkb:Black_Buck_7
gptkb:Black_Buck_8
gptkb:Black_Buck_9
gptkb:Black_Buck_1
gptkb:Operation_Paraquat
gptkb:Operation_Corporate
gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck_10
gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck_11
gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck_2
gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck_3
gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck_4
gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck_5
gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck_6
gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck_7
gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck_8
gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck_9
Operation Sutton
Operation Black Buck II
gptkbp:outcome British victory
strategic advantage
disrupt Argentine operations
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Falklands_War
gptkbp:payload_capacity bombs and missiles
gptkbp:political_impact increased UK resolve
gptkbp:range long-range
gptkbp:refueling_aircraft Victor K.2
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:Vulcan
gptkb:Panavia_Tornado
gptkb:Handley_Page_Victor
gptkbp:result damage to Argentine forces
damage to enemy infrastructure
gptkbp:safety prioritized.
gptkbp:significance long-range bombing mission
gptkbp:start_location gptkb:Ascension_Island
gptkbp:strategic_goals essential
retake Falkland Islands
gptkbp:strategic_importance long-term effects
boosted morale of British forces
demonstrated British military capability
gptkbp:success partially successful
gptkbp:success_rate high
gptkbp:support conducted post-mission
gptkbp:supports ground crew
gptkbp:targets gptkb:Airport
gptkb:Port_Stanley_Airport
strategic targets
Argentine airfield
gptkbp:type air strike
long-range bombing mission
gptkbp:weather_conditions challenging
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:HMS_Eagle
gptkb:Vickers_Wellington
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4