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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Short_Stirling
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:aircraft
aluminum
bombing
high-wing monoplane
40,000 lb
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gptkbp:armament
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8 x .303 in Browning machine guns
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gptkbp:artistic_influence
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later heavy bombers
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gptkbp:bomb_load
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4,000 lb
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gptkbp:composed_of
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7.62 m
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:6
2
RAF training schools
pilot, co-pilot, navigator, bomb aimer, wireless operator, rear gunner
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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gptkb:1965
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gptkbp:design
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geodesic structure
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:Bristol_Hercules
1,600 hp
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1940
gptkb:1965
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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1,200 gallons
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gptkbp:height
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6.10 m
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first four-engined bomber in RAF service
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Short Stirling Mk I
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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gptkb:military_base
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle gear
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gptkbp:length
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27.43 m
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Short_Brothers
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gptkbp:material
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aluminum
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gptkbp:max_speed
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480 km/h
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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70,000 lb
60,000 lb
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:Operation_Chastise
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gptkbp:nickname
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Stirling
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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gptkb:European_Theatre_of_Operations
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
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gptkbp:number_built
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2,300
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gptkbp:operational_area
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1941
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gptkbp:operational_range
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1,500 miles
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gptkbp:primary_user
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gptkb:RAF_Bomber_Command
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gptkbp:production_years
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1940-1946
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gptkbp:propulsion
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four-bladed
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gptkbp:range
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2,000 km
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gptkbp:retired
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gptkb:1955
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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night bombing missions
replaced by more advanced bombers
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gptkbp:role
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strategic bombing
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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6,000 m
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gptkbp:service_history
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served in WWII
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gptkbp:services
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1941-1955
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:noble_title
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:Short_Stirling_Mk_II
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gptkbp:wing_area
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1,200 m²
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gptkbp:wingspan
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30.18 m
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