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gptkbp:instanceOf
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military unit
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gptkbp:activeYears
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1941-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft
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gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkb:P-40_Warhawk
Fighter aircraft
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gptkbp:associatedWith
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gptkb:American_Volunteer_Group
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:Merrill_Field
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gptkbp:commandStructure
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gptkb:Tactical_Air_Command
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gptkbp:culturalImpact
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Commemoration in museums
Inspiration for future air units
Portrayal in films and media
Representation in video games
Symbol_of_American_resolve
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gptkbp:currentStatus
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inactive
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:engagements
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:filmography
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gptkb:China-Burma-India_Theater
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Chengdu,_China
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gptkbp:historicalPeriod
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World War II era
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance
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First_American_volunteer_group_in_China
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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23rd Fighter Group
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gptkbp:insignia
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gptkb:23rd_Fighter_Group_emblem
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gptkbp:legacy
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Influence on modern air combat tactics
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gptkbp:militaryRank
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Ground attack missions
Air-to-air victories
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gptkbp:motto
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Defend the Skies
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Flying_Tigers
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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gptkb:Claire_Lee_Chennault
gptkb:Robert_L._Scott_Jr.
Air superiority missions
Reconnaissance missions
Defense of China
Escort_missions
Burma_Road_supply_missions
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gptkbp:operationalStatus
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Combat ready
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gptkbp:partOf
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:reform
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1946
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gptkbp:role
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fighter aircraft operations
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:23rd_Fighter_Squadron
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gptkbp:supportRole
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Pilot training
Close air support
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gptkbp:unitAwards
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gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
Presidential Unit Citation
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