40th Air Commando Squadron

GPTKB entity

Properties (41)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeYears 1966-1971
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:Douglas_A-1_Skyraider
gptkb:Lockheed_AC-130
gptkbp:basedOn gptkb:Hurlburt_Field
gptkbp:commandStructure gptkb:Air_Force_Special_Operations_Command
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:currentCommander gptkb:Air_Force_Special_Operations_Command
gptkbp:currentStatus inactive
gptkbp:disbanded 1971
gptkbp:established 1966
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Hurlburt_Field,_Florida
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 40th Air Commando Squadron
gptkbp:motto “The_Right_Stuff”
gptkbp:nickname “The_Flying_Tigers”
gptkbp:notableOperations gptkb:Operation_Urgent_Fury
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Inherent Resolve
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Eagle Claw
Operation Just Cause
Operation Rolling Thunder
Operation Menu
Operation Linebacker
Operation Linebacker II
Operation Ranch Hand
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:previousName gptkb:40th_Special_Operations_Squadron
40th Tactical Airlift Squadron
gptkbp:primaryMission close air support
gptkbp:role special operations
gptkbp:successor 73rd Special Operations Squadron
gptkbp:unitAwards gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Air_Force_Presidential_Unit_Citation
gptkb:National_Defense_Service_Medal
gptkb:Vietnam_Service_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Meritorious_Unit_Award
gptkb:Vietnam_Gallantry_Cross
gptkb:Republic_of_Vietnam_Campaign_Medal