Properties (66)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military unit
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| gptkbp:activeYears |
1943-1945
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| gptkbp:aircraft |
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
Heavy bomber B-17s |
| gptkbp:airlines |
Training_in_the_United_States
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| gptkbp:baseLocation |
gptkb:England
|
| gptkbp:battle |
over 300
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Colonel_John_A._McGowan
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| gptkbp:crew |
Various_bases_in_the_U.S.
|
| gptkbp:crewSize |
10
|
| gptkbp:description |
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
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| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
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| gptkbp:firstClaim |
8th Air Force
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| gptkbp:firstDeployment |
Deployed_to_Europe_for_combat.
Deployed_to_various_locations_in_Europe. |
| gptkbp:firstPublished |
1945-04-25
1943-09-13 |
| gptkbp:hasRecognition |
Recognized for bravery and effectiveness.
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Molesworth,_England
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Contributed_to_the_Allied_victory_in_Europe.
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
453rd Bombardment Group
|
| gptkbp:insignia |
Group emblem with a blue background and a yellow lightning bolt.
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| gptkbp:militaryRank |
Intensive training for aircrew.
|
| gptkbp:motto |
We Will Not Be Denied
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| gptkbp:nickname |
The Dons
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Bombing_of_industrial_targets_in_Germany.
|
| gptkbp:notableOperations |
Bombing_missions_over_Germany
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| gptkbp:operationalStatus |
8th Air Force
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| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Forces
|
| gptkbp:postWarCareer |
Inactivated
|
| gptkbp:primaryMission |
daylight precision bombing
|
| gptkbp:relatedAircraft |
over 100
|
| gptkbp:retired |
to_8th_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:role |
strategic bombing
|
| gptkbp:squadrons |
gptkb:731st_Bombardment_Squadron
gptkb:730th_Bombardment_Squadron gptkb:733rd_Bombardment_Squadron gptkb:732nd_Bombardment_Squadron |
| gptkbp:supports |
8th Air Force
|
| gptkbp:unitAwards |
gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
Memorials dedicated to its veterans. Commemorated for its service. A bomb with wings. A shield with a bomb and wings. Books and articles written about it. Conducted strategic bombing missions. Consisted of multiple squadrons. Engaged in numerous combat missions. Influenced future air combat strategies. Part of the 8th Air Force command. Programs to honor its history. Research conducted on its missions. Reunions held for former members. Thousands of airmen served. Disbanded_after_WWII. Key_role_in_the_air_war_over_Europe. Not_reactivated_after_WWII. Veterans'_associations_exist. Part_of_the_lineage_of_the_United_States_Air_Force. |
| gptkbp:unitHistory |
Participated in major bombing campaigns.
Records_maintained_by_the_U.S._Air_Force. Significant_in_WWII_history. Operated_B-17s_throughout_its_service. |
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1943-02-01
1945-08-28 |