420th Bomb Squadron

GPTKB entity

Properties (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeYears 1943-1945
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
B-24 Liberator
Significant losses during missions
gptkbp:alumni Annual reunions
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkbp:base gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
gptkbp:commissioningDate 1943-01-15
gptkbp:currentStatus Historical unit
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
gptkbp:hasFacility Maintained traditions of excellence
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Tampa,_Florida
Drew_Field,_Florida
gptkbp:historicalRecords Preserved in military archives
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Contributed_to_the_bombing_campaign_in_Europe
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 420th Bomb Squadron
gptkbp:insignia Squadron emblem
gptkbp:legacy Legacy of bravery and service
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:militaryRank gptkb:420th_Bomb_Squadron_Association
Numerous military decorations awarded
gptkbp:mission Strategic bombing missions
gptkbp:motto We Deliver
gptkbp:nickname The Flying Circus
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Major_General_John_Smith
gptkbp:operationalHistory Detailed operational history available
gptkbp:operationalStatus Inactive
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:postWarCareer Participated in air shows
gptkbp:reform 1952
gptkbp:role bombardment
gptkbp:squadrons Various squadrons post-war
gptkbp:strategicGoals Disruption of enemy supply lines
gptkbp:successor gptkb:419th_Bomb_Squadron
gptkbp:supportRole gptkb:Western_Europe
Numerous combat sorties
gptkbp:supports Ground support units
gptkbp:training Combat training
gptkbp:unitAwards gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
Distinctive unit insignia