40th Bombardment Squadron (Light)
GPTKB entity
Properties (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military unit
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| gptkbp:activeYears |
1940-1945
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| gptkbp:aircraft |
gptkb:B-25_Mitchell
gptkb:B-26_Marauder A-26 Invader |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Barksdale_Air_Force_Base
|
| gptkbp:campaigns |
gptkb:Philippines_Campaign
gptkb:Burma_Campaign New Guinea Campaign |
| gptkbp:commandStructure |
gptkb:Air_Force_Reserve_Command
|
| gptkbp:currentStatus |
inactive
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Pacific_Theater
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Fort_Douglas,_Utah
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
40th Bombardment Squadron (Light)
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| gptkbp:insignia |
gptkb:40th_Bombardment_Squadron_emblem
|
| gptkbp:motto |
We Deliver
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
The Flying Circus
|
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Colonel_John_M._McCoy
gptkb:General_William_H._Tunner |
| gptkbp:operationalHistory |
engaged in aerial combat
participated in disaster relief efforts conducted joint operations with allied forces conducted reconnaissance missions conducted search and rescue operations engaged in strategic deterrence missions engaged in training exercises participated in counter-terrorism operations provided air support participated in multinational exercises engaged in counterinsurgency operations supported naval operations participated in air defense missions assisted in humanitarian missions conducted training for foreign military personnel provided logistical support for operations provided airlift capabilities supported ground troops provided support for peacekeeping missions participated in strategic bombing missions conducted air surveillance missions conducted air-to-air refueling missions conducted bombing raids on enemy installations conducted psychological warfare missions dropped supplies to isolated units engaged in combat search and rescue missions engaged in electronic warfare operations participated in airlift operations during crises participated in liberation of occupied territories participated in post-war occupation duties provided air cover for ground operations provided reconnaissance support for ground forces |
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:retired |
gptkb:Air_Combat_Command
gptkb:Air_Force_Reserve gptkb:Tactical_Air_Command |
| gptkbp:role |
bombardment
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:40th_Bombardment_Group
|
| gptkbp:training |
combat training
|
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1940-07-01
1945-09-30 |