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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:8th_Air_Force
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gptkbp:active_years
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1943-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkb:P-47_Thunderbolt
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:RAF_Nuthampstead
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Colonel_William_A._Mc_Culloch
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:filmography
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gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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conducted reconnaissance missions
provided close air support
participated in major offensives
engaged in air-to-air combat
contributed to the development of air power doctrine
involved in the liberation of occupied territories
recognized for bravery and effectiveness
influenced post-war air combat strategies
contributed to air superiority in Europe
pioneered tactics in air combat
trained pilots for future conflicts
established a legacy for future fighter groups
integrated with Allied forces
operated in various European countries
supported ground forces in Europe
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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398th Fighter Group
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gptkbp:insignia
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Banshee emblem
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gptkbp:is_cited_in
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gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
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gptkbp:is_engaged_in
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:mission
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escort missions
ground attack missions
interception missions
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gptkbp:motto
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We Fly to Fight
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gptkbp:nickname
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The Banshees
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gptkbp:notable_person
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gptkb:Captain_John_E._Mc_Gowan
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_William_A._Mc_Culloch
gptkb:Major_John_E._Mc_Gowan
gptkb:Major_William_H._Mc_Culloch
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:role
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fighter aircraft operations
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gptkbp:squadrons
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512th Fighter Squadron
511th Fighter Squadron
513th Fighter Squadron
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:307th_Fighter_Squadron
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