Properties (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military unit
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| gptkbp:activeYears |
1942-present
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| gptkbp:aircraft |
F-16 Fighting Falcon
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| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Luke_Air_Force_Base
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| gptkbp:commander |
Lieutenant Colonel
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| gptkbp:engagements |
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm gptkb:Vietnam_War gptkb:World_War_II Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
first fighter squadron to be activated in the U.S. Army Air Forces
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
309th Fighter Squadron
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| gptkbp:insignia |
squadron emblem
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| gptkbp:motto |
Defend the Eagle
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| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
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| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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| gptkbp:relatedAircraft |
gptkb:F-15_Eagle
gptkb:P-51_Mustang gptkb:F-86_Sabre F-35 Lightning II F-4 Phantom II |
| gptkbp:role |
fighter squadron
|
| gptkbp:squadrons |
involved in peacekeeping missions
supported disaster relief efforts participated in humanitarian missions participated in air shows conducted reconnaissance missions operated in various theaters of war participated in joint exercises activated in 1942 conducted air superiority missions engaged in counterinsurgency operations provided close air support supported ground troops inactivated in 1945 maintains a high readiness status adapted to new technologies in warfare contributed to national defense strategies. developed tactics for modern aerial combat engaged in air combat training engaged in air patrols integrated with other branches of the military involved in air defense missions operated in various conflict zones participated in air-to-air combat training provided air cover for naval operations re-activated in 1946 received multiple awards and decorations conducted_training_exercises_with_NATO_allies deployed_to_Europe_during_Cold_War maintained_a_strong_presence_in_the_Pacific_region participated_in_NATO_operations trained_allied_pilots |