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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:487_Tactical_Fighter_Squadron
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:F-15_Eagle
gptkb:star
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Republic_of_Vietnam_Gallantry_Cross
gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkb:Air_Force_Meritorious_Unit_Award
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:Cannon_Air_Force_Base
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:military_officer
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Nellis_Air_Force_Base
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gptkbp:historical_event
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gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Allied_Force
gptkb:Operation_Noble_Eagle
gptkb:Operation_Inherent_Resolve
gptkb:Operation_Southern_Watch
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first fighter squadron to be activated in the U. S. Army Air Forces.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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26th Fighter Squadron
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gptkbp:insignia
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squadron emblem
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gptkbp:involved_units
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gptkb:Air_Combat_Command
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gptkbp:is_active_in
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1941
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gptkbp:is_engaged_in
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gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:mission
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air superiority
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gptkbp:motto
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“ The Flying Tigers”
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gptkbp:nickname
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“ The Wolfpack”
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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air-to-air combat
ground attack missions
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gptkbp:notable_members
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gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_John_A._Mc_Coy
gptkb:Major_General_John_M._C._Mc_Coy
gptkb:General_John_M._Mc_Coy
Colonel Richard A. Mc Coy
Colonel William L. Mc Donald
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gptkbp:operational_status
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active
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:previously_known_as
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26th Pursuit Squadron
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:tradition
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flying missions in support of ground forces.
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gptkbp:training
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pilot training
ground crew training
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