RAF 845 Squadron

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:RAF_Bury_St_Edmunds
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:starship
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Westland_Sea_King
gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:awards Numerous lives saved.
gptkbp:base gptkb:Royal_Naval_Air_Station_Yeovilton
gptkbp:commander gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:disbanded gptkb:1995
gptkbp:disbandment_date gptkb:1995
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Falklands_War
gptkbp:equipment Rescue Winch
gptkbp:formation_date 1951
gptkbp:historical_significance First dedicated Search and Rescue Squadron in the RAF
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label RAF 845 Squadron
gptkbp:insignia Squadron Badge
Shark emblem
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:No._22_Group_RAF
gptkbp:is_tasked_with gptkb:port
gptkbp:location gptkb:Somerset,_England
gptkbp:mission Search and Rescue Operations
Maritime Patrol
gptkbp:motto To Save Life
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Sharks
gptkbp:notable_operations Rescue missions during the Gulf War
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:United_Kingdom
1951-1995
gptkbp:operational_history Participated in various rescue missions
gptkbp:part_of Search and Rescue Force
gptkbp:role gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:service_branch gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Blue_and_White
gptkb:fish
gptkb:battle
Annual Reunion
Engaged with local communities.
Sea King Helicopters
Active Squadron
Collaborated with other emergency services.
Deployed for emergency response.
Developed advanced rescue training programs.
Established in 1951 as a helicopter squadron.
Highly trained rescue specialists.
Legacy continues through training and mentorship.
Pioneered helicopter rescue techniques.
Recognized for excellence in rescue operations.
Significant contributions to maritime safety.
gptkbp:status gptkb:Inactive
gptkbp:successor gptkb:No._22_Squadron_RAF
gptkbp:supports gptkb:charity
gptkbp:training gptkb:Royal_Naval_Air_Station_Yeovilton
Search and Rescue Training