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gptkbp:instanceOf
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military unit
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gptkbp:activeYears
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1942-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft
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B-17 Flying Fortress
B-24 Liberator
significant losses during missions
operated_various_B-24_models
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gptkbp:airlines
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combat crew training
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gptkbp:alumni
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annual gatherings
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
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gptkbp:base
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Drew_Field
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Lt._Col._John_A._McGowan
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gptkbp:engagements
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:filmography
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gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
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gptkbp:hasFacility
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maintains traditions of valor and service
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gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse
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over 100
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gptkbp:hasRecognition
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recognized for bravery and effectiveness
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gptkbp:headquarters
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MacDill Field
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gptkbp:historicalRecords
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maintained_by_the_Air_Force_Historical_Research_Agency
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance
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contributed_to_Allied_victory_in_Europe
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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389th Bomb Squadron
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gptkbp:insignia
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Sky_Scorpion_emblem
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Florida
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gptkbp:militaryRank
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gptkb:389th_Bomb_Squadron_Association
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gptkbp:mission
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strategic bombing
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gptkbp:motto
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Strike Hard
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gptkbp:nickname
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Sky Scorpions
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gptkbp:notable_member
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gptkb:Col._William_H._McCulloch
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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bombing_of_industrial_targets_in_Germany
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gptkbp:operationalStatus
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gptkb:Army_Air_Forces
inactive
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gptkbp:partOf
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:postWarCareer
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remnants integrated into other units
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gptkbp:retired
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8th Air Force
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gptkbp:role
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bombing operations
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gptkbp:secondaryMission
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1945-05-08
1943-01-01
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gptkbp:squadrons
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391st Bomb Squadron
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:2nd_Bombardment_Group
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gptkbp:supportRole
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bombing_missions_over_Germany
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gptkbp:supports
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ground support units
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gptkbp:training
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gptkb:Barksdale_Field
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gptkbp:unitAwards
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Scorpion
annual memorial service
influenced future bombing strategies
symbol of resilience and strength
bomb squadron
faced challenges of wartime logistics
honored in military history books
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gptkbp:unitHistory
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part_of_the_2nd_Bombardment_Group
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gptkbp:yearEstablished
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1945-09-30
1942-01-15
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