RAAF No. 20 Squadron

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:RAAF_Base_Canberra
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Boeing_737_BBJ
gptkb:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:C-130_J_Super_Hercules
gptkb:Airbus_KC-30_A
gptkbp:base gptkb:RAAF_Base_Richmond
gptkbp:collaborates_with gptkb:Coalition_forces
gptkb:Royal_Australian_Navy
gptkb:United_Nations
gptkb:Australian_Army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
gptkbp:disbanded 1946
gptkbp:established gptkb:1942
gptkbp:future_plans increased operational capability
modernization of fleet
enhanced training programs
expansion of logistics support
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:RAAF_Base_Richmond
gptkbp:historical_significance first RAAF squadron to operate C-130s
longest-serving transport squadron in RAAF
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label RAAF No. 20 Squadron
gptkbp:insignia squadron badge
gptkbp:mission aerial refueling
transport operations
gptkbp:motto “ We Deliver”
gptkbp:nickname “ The Flying Kangaroos”
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:Middle_East
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Southeast_Asia
Pacific region
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:reform 1950
gptkbp:role logistics support
air transport
gptkbp:status active
gptkbp:supports humanitarian missions
disaster relief
peacekeeping missions
medical evacuations
gptkbp:tradition aircrew training
gptkbp:training joint exercises