Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:RAAF_Base_Canberra
|
| gptkbp:active_years |
1940-present
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Douglas_C-47_Skytrain gptkb:Lockheed_C-130_H_Hercules |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:RAAF_Base_Richmond
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:musical_group |
| gptkbp:disbanded |
1946-01-01
|
| gptkbp:equipment |
gptkb:Lockheed_Martin_C-130_J_Super_Hercules
|
| gptkbp:formation_date |
1940-03-01
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:RAAF_Base_Richmond
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first RAAF squadron to operate the C-130 J
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
RAAF No. 15 Squadron
|
| gptkbp:insignia |
squadron badge
|
| gptkbp:mission |
transport operations
|
| gptkbp:motto |
“ We Fly”
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
“ The Flying Kangaroos”
|
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
humanitarian missions
disaster relief peacekeeping missions |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
active
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:military_base
|
| gptkbp:reform |
1948-01-01
|
| gptkbp:role |
air transport
|
| gptkbp:squadrons |
participated in World War II
over 80 years of service participated in Vietnam War provided support for peacekeeping missions participated in Afghanistan War operated in East Timor participated in Iraq War operated in Africa operated in Europe operated in Indonesia operated in Malaysia operated in Papua New Guinea operated in Solomon Islands operated in the Americas operated in the Middle East operated in the Pacific Islands operated in the Philippines provided support for NATO operations provided support for United Nations operations provided support for airlift missions provided support for disaster relief efforts provided support for humanitarian aid missions provided support for logistics missions provided support for medical evacuation missions provided support for reconnaissance missions provided support for surveillance missions provided support for training missions provided support for Australian Defence Force operations |
| gptkbp:training |
pilot training
aircrew training loadmaster training |