Operation Black Buck 3

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:aftermath increased British resolve
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:6
bombers
intensive training prior
gptkbp:arrangements gptkb:musical
gptkbp:bomb_load gptkb:21
gptkbp:command_structure RAF command structure
gptkbp:commander Wing Commander John B.
gptkbp:conducted gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:conflict demonstrated military effectiveness
gptkbp:crew gptkb:5
gptkbp:date May 1982
gptkbp:duration approximately 16 hours
gptkbp:election_year influenced political decisions
gptkbp:end_date May 2, 1982
gptkbp:enemy limited Argentine response
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck_4
gptkbp:fuel_capacity limited fuel capacity of aircraft
gptkbp:fuel_type air-to-air refueling
gptkbp:historical_analysis subject of historical analysis
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Monarch
UK-Argentina relations
gptkbp:historical_significance pivotal moment in Falklands War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Black Buck 3
gptkbp:intelligence intelligence gathered prior
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in commemorated in military history
gptkbp:launch_date May 1, 1982
gptkbp:length laser-guided bombs
gptkbp:location gptkb:Port_Stanley
gptkbp:logistics complex logistics involved
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage
gptkbp:military_strategy strategic bombing
gptkbp:mission long-range bombing
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Ascension_Island
gptkbp:outcome disrupt Argentine operations
successful strike
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Falklands_War
gptkbp:result damage to runway
gptkbp:significance first use of Vulcan bombers in combat since 1982
gptkbp:strategic_importance demonstrated long-range capabilities
gptkbp:supports gptkb:No._50_Squadron_RAF
gptkbp:targets Argentine airfield
careful target selection
gptkbp:type air strike
gptkbp:weather_conditions challenging weather conditions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck
gptkb:Lancaster_B._X
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4