Operation Black Buck 10

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:aftermath increased military operations
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Vulcan
gptkb:11
pre-mission checks
gptkbp:allies British military
gptkbp:armament laser-guided bombs
gptkbp:arrangements gptkb:1
gptkbp:challenges fuel management
gptkbp:command_structure gptkb:RAF_Bomber_Command
gptkbp:commanded Wing Commander John B.
gptkbp:commemorated_by military history books
gptkbp:conducted gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:crew_capacity 5 per aircraft
gptkbp:date April 30, 1982
gptkbp:duration approximately 16 hours
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck_11
gptkbp:has_ability demonstrated air superiority
gptkbp:historical_analysis analyzed by historians
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Cold_War
gptkbp:historical_documentation documented in military archives
gptkbp:historical_event contributed to the eventual British victory
gptkbp:historical_legacy significant military operation in UK history
gptkbp:historical_significance first use of Vulcan bombers since 1982
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Black Buck 10
gptkbp:impact significant impact on the war effort
gptkbp:influenced_future_operations subsequent air strikes
gptkbp:initial_planning began in March 1982
gptkbp:inspired_future_generations military strategists
gptkbp:intelligence reconnaissance missions
gptkbp:involved RAF personnel
gptkbp:location Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
gptkbp:logistics air-to-air refueling
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage
gptkbp:military_doctrine strategic bombing doctrine
gptkbp:military_exercises preparation for combat
gptkbp:military_leadership RAF leadership
gptkbp:military_service awarded for bravery
gptkbp:military_strategy offensive operations
gptkbp:military_technology RAF assets deployed
use of advanced bomb technology
gptkbp:mission evaluation of effectiveness
destroy enemy capabilities
gptkbp:mission_type strategic bombing
gptkbp:operational_challenges long flight distance
gptkbp:operational_status reviewed for lessons learned
gptkbp:outcome demonstrate military capability
successful strike
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Falklands_War
gptkbp:payload_capacity bomb load of 21,000 pounds
gptkbp:political_impact increased UK resolve
gptkbp:range long-range bombing mission
gptkbp:refueling_aircraft Victor K.2
gptkbp:resulted_in damage to the runway
gptkbp:significance first bombing raid in the Falklands War
gptkbp:strategic_goals regain control of the Falklands
gptkbp:strategic_importance disruption of Argentine operations
gptkbp:tactics detailed mission planning
gptkbp:target_market gptkb:Airport
gptkbp:targets Argentine airfield
gptkbp:training pilot training missions
gptkbp:type air strike
gptkbp:weather_conditions adverse weather
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck
gptkb:Lancaster_B._X
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5