447th Fighter Squadron

GPTKB entity

Properties (72)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Royal_Navy_ship
gptkbp:activeDuring 1943
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:F-15_Eagle
gptkb:F-22_Raptor
gptkbp:baseLocation gptkb:Virginia
gptkbp:commandStructure gptkb:Air_Combat_Command
gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse Approximately 24
gptkbp:historicalSignificance gptkb:Cold_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:homeTo Joint Base Langley-Eustis
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 447th Fighter Squadron
gptkbp:militaryRank gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
gptkbp:motto gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
gptkbp:nickname The Redtails
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Tactical_Air_Command
F-16 Fighting Falcon
F-4 Phantom II
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:role Fighter
gptkbp:squadrons Participated in multiple conflicts
Active Duty
Established in 1943
Deactivated in 1991
Engages in outreach programs
Reactivated in 2005
Utilizes advanced technology
Maintains a strong safety record
Supports disaster relief efforts
Engages in strategic planning
Fosters leadership skills
Participates in air shows
Participates in international exercises
Involved in humanitarian missions
Promotes STEM education initiatives
Supports national defense initiatives
Collaborates with allied forces
Maintains a high operational tempo
Encourages professional development
Participates in peacekeeping missions
Awarded multiple commendations
Engages in reconnaissance missions
Conducts aerial refueling operations
Provides close air support
Engages in regular training exercises
Engaged in air-to-ground operations
Maintains a high readiness status
Supports joint operations
Engaged in air-to-air combat
Adapts to changing mission requirements
Contributed to air superiority missions
Contributes to air force policy
Emblem of the 447th Fighter Squadron
Engages in airspace management
Engages in coalition operations
Engages in joint training with other services
Engages in research and development
Focuses on pilot proficiency
Has a distinguished service record
Has a diverse personnel structure
Has a lineage of over 70 years
Maintains a strong public image
Maintains operational flexibility
Participates in air defense missions
Promotes community relations
Redesignated in 2005
Supports counter-terrorism operations
Utilizes simulation training
Participated_in_NATO_operations
gptkbp:subordinateUnits 18th Wing
gptkbp:training Pilot Training