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gptkbp:instanceOf
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military unit
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gptkbp:activeYears
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1963-1971
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gptkbp:aircraft
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gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:Douglas_A-1_Skyraider
gptkb:Lockheed_AC-130
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gptkbp:basedOn
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gptkb:Hurlburt_Field
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gptkbp:commandStructure
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gptkb:Air_Force_Special_Operations_Command
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1971
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gptkbp:established
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1963
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Hurlburt_Field,_Florida
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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47th Air Commando Squadron
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gptkbp:legacy
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influence on modern special operations
development of air commando tactics
inspiration for future special operations units
integration of air and ground forces
establishment_of_Air_Force_Special_Operations_Command
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gptkbp:motto
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“Anytime,_Anywhere”
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gptkbp:nickname
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“The_Flying_Tigers”
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gptkbp:notableOperations
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gptkb:Vietnam_War
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gptkbp:notablePerson
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gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_William_L._McDonald
gptkb:Colonel_William_A._McKinney
gptkb:Major_John_A._McGowan
gptkb:Colonel_John_D._McCoy
gptkb:Major_General_Richard_E._Hawley
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gptkbp:operationalArea
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gptkb:Southeast_Asia
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gptkbp:partOf
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:primaryMission
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close air support
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gptkbp:role
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special operations
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gptkbp:successor
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Special Operations Squadron
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gptkbp:training
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aircrew training
combat search and rescue training
ground support training
air liaison officer training
forward air controller training
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gptkbp:unitAwards
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gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:National_Defense_Service_Medal
gptkb:Vietnam_Service_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Meritorious_Unit_Award
gptkb:Vietnam_Gallantry_Cross
gptkb:Republic_of_Vietnam_Campaign_Medal
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