Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:active_years |
1941-1945
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkb:P-38_Lightning gptkb:P-40_Warhawk gptkb:P-47_Thunderbolt |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Chengdu_Airport
|
| gptkbp:campaigns |
gptkb:China-Burma-India_Theater
|
| gptkbp:command_structure |
gptkb:Tenth_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:disbandment_date |
1945-08-15
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| gptkbp:engagement |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:formation_date |
1941-03-01
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Kunming
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
23rd Fighter Group
|
| gptkbp:insignia |
Tiger head emblem
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:China
|
| gptkbp:motto |
Defend the Skies
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Flying_Tigers
|
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Claire_Lee_Chennault
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:role |
fighter aircraft operations
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:23rd_Fighter_Squadron
|
| gptkbp:theater |
Pacific Theater
|
| gptkbp:unit_history |
trained pilots
conducted training exercises participated in joint operations provided logistical support supported humanitarian missions achieved air superiority conducted reconnaissance missions provided air support supported ground forces conducted air patrols conducted bombing missions provided close air support supported ground offensives received commendations engaged in air-to-air combat adapted to changing warfare tactics operated in diverse environments contributed to Allied victory collaborated with Allied forces operated in harsh conditions defended supply routes engaged in ground attack missions engaged in strategic bombing faced enemy air forces flew combat missions maintained aircraft operated under challenging conditions participated in offensive operations served in China |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:20th_Air_Brigade
gptkb:7th_Army_Air_Force gptkb:23rd_Air_Force |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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