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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Clovis_Army_Air_Field
|
| gptkbp:active_years |
1941-1945
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkb:P-38_Lightning gptkb:P-40_Warhawk gptkb:F-51_Mustang gptkb:P-47_Thunderbolt |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Southeast_Asia
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Colonel_William_A._Mc_Donald
|
| gptkbp:disbanded |
1945
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:China-Burma-India_Theater
Pacific Theater |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Chengdu,_China
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first American fighter group in the CBI Theater
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
26th Fighter Group
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| gptkbp:insignia |
26th Fighter Group emblem
|
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:boxing_match
|
| gptkbp:is_engaged_in |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:mission |
escort missions
ground attack missions interception missions |
| gptkbp:motto |
We Fight to Win
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Zeros
|
| gptkbp:notable_members |
gptkb:Major_John_M._Mc_Coy
Captain John M. Mc Coy |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:aircraft
|
| gptkbp:retired |
gptkb:Tactical_Air_Command
|
| gptkbp:role |
fighter aircraft operations
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:20th_Fighter_Group
|
| gptkbp:unit_history |
engaged in dogfights
participated in joint operations conducted reconnaissance missions recognized for bravery conducted air patrols conducted bombing missions contributed to air defense strategies provided close air support engaged in air superiority missions trained new pilots conducted airlift operations supported ground troops assisted in humanitarian efforts provided air cover for naval operations awarded numerous decorations developed tactics for air combat influenced post-war air force structure integrated with other Allied forces participated in the Burma Campaign contributed to Allied victory in the Pacific engaged in strategic bombing defended supply lines participated in liberation missions achieved multiple aerial victories operated from various airfields participated in the China Offensive participated in the India Campaign participated in the Pacific Campaign supported amphibious assaults |