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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:active_years
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1943-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:B-24_Liberator
approximately 50
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:Drew_Field
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gptkbp:campaigns
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Colonel_John_A._Mc_Gowan
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:engaged_in
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strategic bombing missions
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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strategic bombing
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Tinker_Air_Force_Base
gptkb:Tampa,_Florida
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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conducted reconnaissance missions
engaged in long-range bombing missions
involved in the bombing of enemy troop concentrations
awarded multiple campaign ribbons
involved in the bombing of industrial targets
trained new bomber crews
involved in the strategic bombing campaign against Axis powers
recognized for bravery and valor in combat
contributed to the Allied victory in Europe
involved in the bombing of railroads and supply lines
conducted missions against enemy fortifications
conducted missions over occupied Europe
contributed to the bombing of Germany
involved in the bombing of V-1 rocket sites
recognized for its contributions to air power strategy
operated in the Mediterranean Theater
participated in Operation Tidal Wave
participated in the Ploesti oil fields raid
participated in the bombing of German U-boat pens
participated in the bombing of oil refineries.
provided air support for D-Day landings
recognized for precision bombing techniques
supported ground troops in Italy
supported the Italian Campaign
involved in the bombing of bridges and transportation hubs
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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44th Bomb Group
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gptkbp:insignia
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gptkb:Flying_Eightball_emblem
44th Bomb Group emblem
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gptkbp:is_active_in
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:is_based_in
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gptkb:Drew_Field
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gptkbp:losses
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over 100
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gptkbp:mission
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1945-05-01
1943-07-01
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gptkbp:mission_type
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bombing
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gptkbp:motto
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We Deliver
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gptkbp:nickname
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The Flying Eightballs
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gptkbp:notable_members
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gptkb:General_William_H._Tunner
gptkb:Colonel_John_M._Mc_Cauley
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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bombing of oil refineries in Ploesti
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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gptkb:Operation_Market_Garden
gptkb:Operation_Neptune
gptkb:Operation_Overlord
gptkb:Operation_Strangle
gptkb:Operation_Plunder
gptkb:Operation_Dragoon
gptkb:Operation_Cobra
gptkb:Operation_Tidal_Wave
gptkb:Operation_Carpetbagger
gptkb:Operation_Pointblank
gptkb:Operation_Varsity
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gptkbp:notable_person
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gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_John_M._Mc_Gowan
gptkb:Major_General_William_H._Tunner
gptkb:Colonel_William_A._Mc_Gowan
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gptkbp:operational_theater
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gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:primary_mission
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strategic bombing of enemy infrastructure
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gptkbp:resigned
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gptkb:8th_Air_Force
gptkb:15th_Air_Force
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gptkbp:role
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bombardment
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:66th_Bomb_Squadron
gptkb:67th_Bomb_Squadron
gptkb:68th_Bomb_Squadron
gptkb:44th_Headquarters_Squadron
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gptkbp:supports
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gptkb:44th_Air_Base_Group
gptkb:44th_Maintenance_Squadron
gptkb:44th_Medical_Squadron
gptkb:44th_Service_Group
gptkb:44th_Supply_Squadron
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gptkbp:year_created
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1945-10-01
1943-02-01
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:44th_Bomb_Group_Association
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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