434th Bomb Squadron

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeDuring 1943
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress
heavy bomber
gptkbp:base gptkb:Barksdale_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:community outreach programs
gptkbp:communityEngagement local events participation
gptkbp:currentCommander Lieutenant Colonel
gptkbp:currentLocation gptkb:Louisiana
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Operation Enduring Freedom
gptkbp:historicalSignificance participated in major conflicts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 434th Bomb Squadron
gptkbp:innovation upgrading aircraft systems
gptkbp:insignia squadron emblem
gptkbp:leadership commanding officer
gptkbp:militaryRank programs for former members
gptkbp:mission strategic bombing
gptkbp:missions to provide global strike capabilities
gptkbp:motto The_Best_of_the_Best
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
gptkbp:operationalStatus active duty
gptkbp:partnerships collaboration with other squadrons
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:previouslyKnownAs gptkb:434th_Bombardment_Squadron
gptkbp:reform 1947
gptkbp:role bombing operations
gptkbp:squadrons blue and yellow
maintenance hangars
annual reunions
awards for excellence
advanced targeting systems
activated in 1943
unit patch design
commitment to modernization and readiness
frequent overseas missions
highly trained aircrew
numerous combat missions
organized into flights
involved_in_Cold_War_operations
long-standing_history_in_the_Air_Force
gptkbp:strategicGoals nuclear deterrence
gptkbp:subordinateUnits 8th Bomb Wing
gptkbp:supportRole close air support
air refueling
gptkbp:symbolism represents strength and courage
gptkbp:training bombing tactics
gptkbp:trainingExercises joint exercises with allies
gptkbp:unitAwards gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award