Properties (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military unit
|
| gptkbp:activeYears |
1943-1945
|
| gptkbp:aircraft |
B-17 Flying Fortress
B-24 Liberator B-17, B-24. Significant losses during missions. |
| gptkbp:airlines |
10-12 personnel
|
| gptkbp:alumni |
Annual reunions held.
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
8th Air Force
|
| gptkbp:base |
Drew_Field
|
| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
|
| gptkbp:commissioningDate |
1943-01-15
|
| gptkbp:currentStatus |
Inactive.
|
| gptkbp:decoratedWith |
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
|
| gptkbp:disbanded |
1945
|
| gptkbp:engagements |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
|
| gptkbp:hasFacility |
Maintained traditions of valor.
|
| gptkbp:hasRecognition |
Recognized for bravery.
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Tampa,_Florida
|
| gptkbp:historicalImpact |
Significant impact on air warfare.
|
| gptkbp:historicalRecords |
Maintained_by_the_Air_Force_Historical_Research_Agency.
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Contributed_to_the_bombing_campaign_in_Europe.
|
| gptkbp:homeGround |
Yes
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
447th Bombardment Squadron
|
| gptkbp:insignia |
Squadron emblem
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future bombardment tactics.
|
| gptkbp:location |
Europe
|
| gptkbp:mission |
Strategic bombing missions
|
| gptkbp:missions |
Successful bombing raids.
|
| gptkbp:motto |
We Deliver
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
|
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Major_Richard_Roe
|
| gptkbp:operationalStatus |
Inactive
1943-1945 Multiple_bases_in_Europe. |
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Forces
|
| gptkbp:primaryMission |
Strategic bombing
|
| gptkbp:retired |
8th Air Force
|
| gptkbp:role |
bombardment
|
| gptkbp:secondaryMission |
1945-05-08
|
| gptkbp:squadrons |
Yes
Bombardment Squadron |
| gptkbp:strategicGoals |
Disrupt enemy supply lines.
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:447th_Air_Expeditionary_Group
|
| gptkbp:supportRole |
Yes
European_Theater. |
| gptkbp:training |
Conducted training missions.
Drew_Field |
| gptkbp:unitAwards |
Legacy of service and sacrifice.
Various commanders throughout its history. Bombardment Squadron Distinctive squadron insignia. Memorials for fallen airmen. Not reactivated post-WWII. Part of larger air force units. Published histories and accounts. Squadron crest. Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award. |
| gptkbp:unitHistory |
Part of the 8th Air Force during WWII.
Active_during_WWII,_disbanded_post-war. |