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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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gptkb:Consolidated_B-24_Liberator
gptkb:Boeing_B-24_Liberator
heavy bomber
strategic bombing missions
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
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gptkbp:colors
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blue and yellow
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gptkbp:commanded
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gptkb:Colonel_John_A._McGowan
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gptkbp:deployedTo
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gptkb:Mediterranean_Theater
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:electronic_warfare
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participated_in_bombing_missions_over_Germany
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gptkbp:engagements
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:filmography
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gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
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gptkbp:firstDeployment
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deployed_to_Italy_during_WWII
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gptkbp:hasRecognition
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recognized for bravery and effectiveness in combat
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gptkbp:headquarters
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Foggia Airfield
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance
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strategic_bombing_campaigns_in_Europe
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gptkbp:honors
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gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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463rd 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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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
trained for heavy bombardment missions
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gptkbp:mission
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strategic 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 Circus
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gptkbp:operationalStatus
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inactive
1943-1945
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gptkbp:partOf
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gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Forces
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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:squadrons
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part of the 15th Air Force
part_of_15th_Bombardment_Group
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:463rd_Air_Expeditionary_Group
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gptkbp:unitAwards
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gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Foggia,_Italy
Squadron patch
bombardment squadron
comprised of aircrew and support staff
conducted bombing raids on enemy targets
part of larger air force structure
Flying_Circus_emblem
contributed_to_the_Allied_victory_in_Europe
not_reactivated_after_WWII
various_commanders_during_WWII
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gptkbp:unitHistory
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formed in 1943, disbanded in 1945
important_role_in_WWII_air_campaigns.
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gptkbp:yearEstablished
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1945-09-30
1943-01-15
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