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gptkbp:instanceOf
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military unit
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gptkbp:activeYears
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1943-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft
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B-17 Flying Fortress
B-24 Liberator
Heavy bomber
Bombing_raids
Various_models_of_B-24
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gptkbp:airlines
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Extensive training programs
10-12 personnel
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gptkbp:alumni
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Veterans reunions
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gptkbp:base
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Drew_Field
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gptkbp:battle
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Over 300 missions
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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:Lt._Col._John_A._McGowan
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gptkbp:commandStructure
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Part of a larger command structure
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gptkbp:commissioningDate
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1943-01-15
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:enemy
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gptkb:German_forces
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gptkbp:firstDeployment
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Deployed_to_various_locations_in_Europe
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gptkbp:hasRecognition
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Recognized for bravery and effectiveness
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gptkbp:historicalImpact
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Significant impact on air warfare tactics
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gptkbp:historicalPeriod
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World_War_II_unit
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gptkbp:historicalRecords
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Military archives
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance
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gptkb:Strategic_bombing_in_Europe
Contributed_to_Allied_victory_in_Europe
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gptkbp:homeGround
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Ground crew
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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450th Bombardment Squadron
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gptkbp:insignia
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Squadron emblem
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Italy
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gptkbp:militaryRank
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Various military awards
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gptkbp:motto
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We Deliver
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gptkbp:nickname
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The Flying Circus
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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Bombing of oil refineries
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gptkbp:operationalStatus
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gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
inactive
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gptkbp:partOf
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gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Forces
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gptkbp:postWarCareer
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Inactivated
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gptkbp:retired
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15th Air Force
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gptkbp:role
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bombardment
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gptkbp:secondaryMission
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1945-08-15
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gptkbp:squadrons
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Other bombardment squadrons
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gptkbp:strategicGoals
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Disruption of enemy supply lines
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gptkbp:subordinateUnits
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gptkb:Bombardment_Group
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:307th_Bombardment_Squadron
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gptkbp:supportRole
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gptkb:Mediterranean_Theater
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gptkbp:supports
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Logistics and supply units
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gptkbp:training
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gptkb:Barksdale_Field
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gptkbp:trainingPrograms
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Pilot training programs
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gptkbp:unitAwards
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gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
Squadron insignia
Influence on modern air power
Legacy of bombardment squadrons
Squadron of bombers
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gptkbp:unitHistory
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Part of the 15th Air Force history
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