Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Whenuapai_Airbase
|
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:New_Zealand_Defence_Force
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
gptkb:Lockheed_P-3_Orion gptkb:Douglas_DC-3 gptkb:aircraft gptkb:Boeing_727 |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:RNZAF_Base_Auckland
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:API
gptkb:United_Nations gptkb:Australian_Defence_Force |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:military_unit
|
| gptkbp:deployment |
international missions
|
| gptkbp:established |
1946
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Auckland
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
conducted search and rescue operations
engaged in training exercises with foreign militaries participated in Operation Enduring Freedom participated in the Vietnam War operated during the Gulf War assisted in the recovery of the Christchurch mosque shooting victims assisted in the Christchurch earthquake response conducted operations during the COVID-19 pandemic involved in disaster relief missions provided aid during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami provided air support for the New Zealand Army provided air transport for medical emergencies provided logistical support in Afghanistan involved in the evacuation of New Zealand citizens from overseas supported the 2011 Rugby World Cup supported the New Zealand Antarctic Programme conducted airlift operations for the Pacific Islands Forum participated in joint exercises with the US Air Force |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first RNZAF squadron to operate the C-130 Hercules
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
RNZAF No. 15 Squadron
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| gptkbp:insignia |
squadron badge
|
| gptkbp:motto |
“ To Fly and to Serve”
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| gptkbp:nickname |
“ The Flying Kiwi”
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| gptkbp:operational_area |
Pacific region
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
active
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:military_base
|
| gptkbp:participated_in |
gptkb:charity
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| gptkbp:role |
logistics support
air transport |
| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:charity
|
| gptkbp:training |
pilot training
|