Operation Black Buck 18

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:after_action_report submitted
gptkbp:air_traffic_control RAF bases
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration Avro Vulcan specifications
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Vulcan
gptkb:Argentine_forces
high payload capacity
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:aircrew_experience veteran pilots
gptkbp:arrangements gptkb:1
gptkbp:casualties none reported
gptkbp:challenges fuel supply
gptkbp:combat_history part of British military history
gptkbp:command_structure gptkb:RAF_Bomber_Command
gptkbp:commander Wing Commander John B.
gptkbp:conducted gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:crew_capacity five
gptkbp:date April 1982
gptkbp:duration one night
gptkbp:engagement air-to-ground
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck_19
gptkbp:has_authority_over gptkb:British_government
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Cold_War
gptkbp:historical_significance first use of Vulcan in combat
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Black Buck 18
gptkbp:intelligence satellite imagery
prior to operation
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:No._44_Squadron_RAF
gptkb:No._50_Squadron_RAF
gptkb:No._101_Squadron_RAF
gptkbp:launch_platform gptkb:transport_aircraft
gptkbp:legacy influenced future operations
gptkbp:location gptkb:Port_Stanley
gptkbp:logistics refueling required
gptkbp:losses gptkb:none
gptkbp:media_coverage gptkb:significant
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:military_strategy surprise attack
long-range bombing
gptkbp:mission extensive
disrupt enemy operations
not achieved
destroy enemy infrastructure
gptkbp:mission_type offensive
gptkbp:notable_pilots intensive
gptkbp:operation_outcome_analysis conducted post-mission
gptkbp:operation_preparation months of planning
gptkbp:operational_period one night mission
gptkbp:operations gptkb:Hawkman
mixed results
gptkbp:outcome destroy enemy aircraft
limited damage to targets
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Falklands_War
gptkbp:political_impact increased tensions
gptkbp:range long-range
gptkbp:refueling_aircraft Victor K.2
gptkbp:result strategic bombing
gptkbp:significance gptkb:first_bombing_raid_on_the_Falklands
gptkbp:strategic_goals disrupt supply lines
limited impact on war
gptkbp:strategic_importance demonstrated capability
gptkbp:success partial
gptkbp:target_damage minimal
gptkbp:targets based on intelligence
Argentine airfield
gptkbp:type air strike
gptkbp:was_executed_by successful execution of mission
gptkbp:weather_conditions challenging
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lancaster_B._X
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5