Operation Black Buck 16

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lancaster_B._X
gptkbp:aftermath led to further operations
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:military_officer
demonstrated aircraft capabilities
required extensive maintenance
specific aircraft specifications used
gptkbp:airlines experienced aircrew involved
gptkbp:arrangements two
gptkbp:bomb_load 21,000 pounds
gptkbp:challenges faced logistical challenges
gptkbp:command_structure part of a larger command structure
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Wing_Commander_John_Reeve
gptkbp:community_impact increased UK resolve
gptkbp:conducted gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:crew five
intensive crew training prior
gptkbp:date April 1982
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations mixed international reactions
gptkbp:doctrine influenced military doctrine
gptkbp:duration approximately 16 hours
gptkbp:enemy Argentine response included air defenses
gptkbp:fighting_style assessed for combat effectiveness
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck_17
gptkbp:fuel_type air-to-air refueling required
gptkbp:historical_analysis subject of historical analysis
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:historical_event contributed to the eventual British victory
gptkbp:historical_period April 30, 1982
gptkbp:historical_significance notable in military history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Black Buck 16
gptkbp:intelligence required prior intelligence
gptkbp:is_designed_to disrupt Argentine forces
gptkbp:location gptkb:Port_Stanley
gptkbp:logistics complex logistical operation
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:British_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:military_strategy part of a broader military strategy
utilized specific military tactics
gptkbp:mission offensive mission
gptkbp:notable_battle lessons learned for future operations
notable event in military history
gptkbp:outcome successful strike
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Falklands_War
gptkbp:range over 3,000 miles
gptkbp:resulted_in damage to enemy infrastructure
gptkbp:significance first use of the Vulcan bomber in combat since the 1980s
gptkbp:strategic_importance demonstrated long-range bombing capability
strategic outcome of the operation
to reclaim the Falkland Islands
gptkbp:supports gptkb:No._50_Squadron_RAF
post-operation debriefing conducted
gptkbp:tactics required detailed operational planning
gptkbp:target_market military assets
gptkbp:targets Argentine airfield
gptkbp:type air strike
gptkbp:weather_conditions challenging weather conditions