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No 6 Group Headquarters, Royal Canadian Air Force

Countries: Canada

Wikipedia says this group oversaw the Royal Canadian Air Force heavy bomber squadrons in Europe during WW2, 1942 - 1945. It operated out of airfields in Yorkshire.

Latin motto: Sollertia et Ingenium - translates as 'Initiative and Skill'.

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No 6 Group Headquarters, Royal Canadian Air Force

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