434th Bombardment Squadron

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeYears 1943-1945
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
B-24 Liberator
gptkbp:alliance Allied Forces
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkbp:base gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:European_Theater
gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse gptkb:B-17G
B-29A
B-24D
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:California
Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:historicalSignificance gptkb:World_War_II_bombing_campaigns
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 434th Bombardment Squadron
gptkbp:insignia Squadron Emblem
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:mission strategic bombing missions
gptkbp:motto Strike Hard
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Major_Richard_Roe
gptkbp:operationalStatus inactive
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:reform 1950
gptkbp:retired gptkb:Tactical_Air_Command
gptkbp:role bombardment
gptkbp:secondaryMission 1944-01-01
1945-08-15
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Bombardment_Group
Bombardment_Division
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Bombardment_Group
gptkbp:supportRole strategic bombing
gptkbp:training bombardment tactics
gptkbp:unitAwards Squadron_Crest
gptkbp:unitHistory Established in 1943
Participated in joint exercises
Engaged in humanitarian missions
Reactivated in 1950
Conducted reconnaissance missions
Deactivated in 1945
Participated in training exercises
Maintained high operational standards
Provided logistical support
Supported ground forces
Developed new tactics
Received commendations for service
Collaborated with other squadrons
Maintained aircraft readiness
Contributed to air superiority
Participated in major operations
Conducted airlift operations
Engaged in aerial combat