27th Air Fleet

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:transport_aircraft
gptkbp:active_years 1942-1945
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:Allied_Forces
gptkbp:base Pacific Theater
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:equipment gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:B-24_Liberator
gptkbp:established gptkb:1942
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Hickam_Field
gptkbp:historical_significance Impact on post-war air force organization
Contribution to Allied victory in the Pacific
Foundation for future air fleets
Pioneering strategic bombing tactics
Role in the development of air force capabilities
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 27th Air Fleet
gptkbp:legacy Development of air power doctrine
Influence on modern air warfare
Integration of air and ground operations
gptkbp:mission Air superiority
gptkbp:motto gptkb:Victory_through_Air_Power
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:General_George_C._Kenney
gptkbp:operations Strategic bombing campaigns
Air support for ground troops
Bombing of New Guinea
Bombing of the Solomon Islands
Air raids on Japan
Bombing of the Philippines
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:role Strategic bombing
gptkbp:strategic_importance Disruption of enemy supply lines
Establishment of air bases in the Pacific
Support for island-hopping campaign
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Fifth_Air_Force
gptkbp:supports gptkb:8th_Fighter_Group
gptkb:43rd_Bombardment_Group
gptkb:27th_Bombardment_Group
gptkb:13th_Air_Force
5th Fighter Command
gptkbp:theater Southwest Pacific Area
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:4th_Air_Fleet
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7