443rd Bombardment Squadron

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeYears 1943-1945
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
B-24 Liberator
gptkbp:airlines Pilots
Navigators
Gunners
Bombardiers
gptkbp:alliance Allied Forces
gptkbp:base gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkbp:battle Strategic Bombing Missions
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
gptkbp:commissioningDate 1943-01-01
gptkbp:decommissioningDate 1945-12-31
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
gptkbp:headquarters Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:historicalPeriod World_War_II_Unit
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Strategic Bombing Campaign
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 443rd Bombardment Squadron
gptkbp:insignia Squadron Emblem
gptkbp:location gptkb:England
gptkb:France
gptkbp:motto Strike Hard
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
gptkbp:operationalStatus gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
Inactive
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Forces
gptkbp:retired 8th Air Force
gptkbp:role bombardment
gptkbp:squadrons Bombardment Squadron
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Bombardment_Group
gptkbp:supportRole Close Air Support
gptkbp:training Combat Training
gptkbp:unitAwards Bombardment Squadron
gptkbp:unitHistory Established in 1943
Engaged in reconnaissance missions
Recognized for bravery and service
Maintained high operational readiness
Contributed to the defeat of Axis powers
Disbanded in 1945
Conducted air raids on enemy targets
Engaged in strategic bombing campaigns
Involved in post-war activities
Legacy continues in modern air force units
Supported D-Day operations
Trained aircrews for combat missions
Participated_in_the_liberation_of_Europe
Participated_in_WWII
Supported_Allied_ground_forces
Operated_from_England_and_France
Participated_in_bombing_raids_over_Germany
Reassigned_to_8th_Air_Force
Utilized_B-17_and_B-24_aircraft