16th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hq_16th_Air_Force
gptkbp:active_years 1953-1970
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas_F-4_Phantom_II
gptkb:Lockheed_U-2
surveillance missions
gptkbp:awards various awards
gptkbp:base gptkb:Shaw_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:challenges faced various challenges
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:API
gptkbp:command_structure gptkb:Tactical_Air_Command
gptkbp:commander various commanders
gptkbp:deployment various locations
frequent deployments
gptkbp:disbanded gptkb:1970
gptkbp:established gptkb:1970
1953
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:has_ability high operational capability
gptkbp:headquarters Shaw AFB
gptkbp:historical_period 1950s-1960s
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:Monarch
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 16th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing
gptkbp:insignia Wing emblem
Wing insignia
gptkbp:integrates_with integrated with other units
gptkbp:intelligence strategic intelligence
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:Tactical_Air_Command
evolved over time
tactical reconnaissance
unit symbol
gptkbp:is_involved_in various personnel
gptkbp:legacy legacy of service
influenced future reconnaissance units
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_Carolina
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:mission gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:motto “ Vigilance”
gptkbp:nickname “ The Flying Tigers”
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:operational_area 17 years
gptkbp:operational_status inactive
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:recognizes recognized for excellence
gptkbp:reform multiple reorganizations
gptkbp:role reconnaissance
gptkbp:squadrons various squadrons
gptkbp:strategic_importance high during Cold War
gptkbp:successor 16th Airlift Wing
gptkbp:supports combat support
various supporting units
gptkbp:training pilot training
extensive training programs
gptkbp:unit_history rich history