370th Fighter Group

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/370th_Fighter_Group

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)

Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instance_of	gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer	5
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:8th_Air_Force
gptkbp:active_years	1943-1945
gptkbp:aircraft_operated	gptkb:P-51_Mustang gptkb:P-47_Thunderbolt over 100
gptkbp:awards	gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkbp:base	gptkb:Dewitt_Army_Airfield
gptkbp:commander	gptkb:Colonel_John_A._Mc_Gowan
gptkbp:disbanded	1945
gptkbp:effective_date	1943-04-15 1945-08-15
gptkbp:fighting_style	over 200
gptkbp:filmography	Pacific Theater
gptkbp:historical_significance	trained pilots conducted reconnaissance missions supported ground forces developed tactics provided close air support participated in major offensives influenced post-war air doctrine established legacy for future units integrated with other units contributed to air superiority operated in diverse environments pioneered fighter tactics recognized for valor and effectiveness enhanced air combat strategies
gptkbp:home_ground	numerous
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	370th Fighter Group
gptkbp:insignia	Banshee emblem
gptkbp:involved_units	gptkb:406th_Fighter_Squadron gptkb:404th_Fighter_Squadron gptkb:405th_Fighter_Squadron gptkb:13th_Air_Force gptkb:boxing_match
gptkbp:is_engaged_in	gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:location	gptkb:Philippines gptkb:New_Guinea
gptkbp:losses	over 50
gptkbp:mission	escort and ground attack
gptkbp:motto	We Fly to Fight
gptkbp:nickname	The Banshees
gptkbp:notable_person	gptkb:Major_John_E._Mc_Gowan
gptkbp:part_of	gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:role	fighter aircraft operations
gptkbp:successor	gptkb:370th_Fighter_Squadron