Operation Black Buck 8

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck
gptkb:Lancaster_B._X
gptkbp:activities published
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:military_officer
Victor K.2
bombing capability enhancement
gptkbp:arrangements gptkb:musical
gptkbp:bomb_load 2,000 lb bombs
gptkbp:casualties minimal
gptkbp:challenges long distance flight
gptkbp:command_structure gptkb:RAF_Bomber_Command
gptkbp:commander Wing Commander John B.
gptkbp:community_impact increased UK resolve
gptkbp:conflict strategic advantage
gptkbp:crew gptkb:5
intensive
gptkbp:date 1982-05-01
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations mixed responses
gptkbp:duration 1 day
gptkbp:enemy limited
gptkbp:established gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck_10
gptkb:Operation_Black_Buck_9
gptkbp:has_authority_over gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War era
gptkbp:historical_impact demonstrated capability of RAF
gptkbp:historical_significance first use of Vulcan in combat since 1982
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Black Buck 8
gptkbp:intelligence gptkb:British_intelligence
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:No._44_Squadron_RAF
gptkb:No._50_Squadron_RAF
gptkb:No._101_Squadron_RAF
gptkbp:is_designed_to disrupt Argentine forces
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Ascension_Island
gptkbp:location gptkb:Falkland_Islands
gptkbp:logistics refueling required
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:military_strategy air superiority
gptkbp:mission long-range bombing
destroy enemy air defenses
gptkbp:notable_battle importance of air power
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Footballer
Operation Black Buck series
gptkbp:outcome successful strike
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Falklands_War
gptkbp:range long-range
gptkbp:significance first bombing raid in the Falklands War
gptkbp:strategic_importance reclaim Falkland Islands
gptkbp:targets gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Port_Stanley_Airport
-51.6167, -57.8667
gptkbp:type air strike
gptkbp:weather_conditions challenging