Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military unit
|
| gptkbp:activeYears |
1943-1945
|
| gptkbp:aircraft |
B-17 Flying Fortress
B-24 Liberator significant losses during missions thousands of flying hours logged operated_various_B-24_variants |
| gptkbp:airlines |
trained at various bases
|
| gptkbp:alumni |
annual reunions held
|
| gptkbp:atmosphere |
various roles including pilot and bombardier
|
| gptkbp:awards |
numerous campaign ribbons
|
| gptkbp:base |
RAF Sudbury
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Lt._Col._William_A._McCulloch
|
| gptkbp:crewSize |
10-11 personnel
|
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
part_of_the_Army_Air_Forces_heritage
|
| gptkbp:description |
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
|
| gptkbp:disbanded |
1945
|
| gptkbp:engagements |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
|
| gptkbp:hasFacility |
maintains traditions of valor and service
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
8th Air Force Headquarters
|
| gptkbp:historicalRecords |
records_maintained_by_the_U.S._Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
significant_role_in_WWII
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
486th Bomb Squadron
|
| gptkbp:insignia |
Squadron emblem
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future air combat tactics
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Suffolk,_England
|
| gptkbp:militaryRank |
many veterans still active in associations
|
| gptkbp:motto |
gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
D-Day bombing support
Bombing_of_German_industrial_targets |
| gptkbp:operations |
strategic bombing missions
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Forces
|
| gptkbp:postWarCareer |
recognized for contributions to air power
remnants served in other squadrons |
| gptkbp:retired |
to_the_49th_Bomb_Group
|
| gptkbp:role |
bombardment
|
| gptkbp:squadrons |
8th Air Force
|
| gptkbp:strategicGoals |
key in disrupting enemy supply lines
targeted enemy factories and railroads |
| gptkbp:successor |
486th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron
|
| gptkbp:supportRole |
provided support for ground troops
high combat effectiveness noted operated_in_the_European_combat_zone |
| gptkbp:training |
over 200 combat missions
conducted_training_missions_in_the_U.S. |
| gptkbp:unitAwards |
bombardment squadron
unit emblem used in operations awarded_the_Presidential_Unit_Citation |
| gptkbp:unitHistory |
part of the 8th Air Force
part_of_the_rich_history_of_the_U.S._Air_Force |
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1943-01-15
1945-08-15 |