Statements (90)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
|
| gptkbp:active_years |
1943-1945
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress gptkb:B-24_Liberator B-17 G Flying Fortress B-29 A Superfortress |
| gptkbp:aircraft_type |
gptkb:bomber
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
|
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Drew_Field
|
| gptkbp:combat_debut |
1943-10-14
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Colonel_John_A._Mc_Gowan
gptkb:Colonel_John_H._Mc_Gowan |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:disbanded |
1945
|
| gptkbp:engaged_in |
strategic bombing missions
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Florida
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
contributed to the bombing of Axis powers
First group to bomb Japan from the Marianas |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
500th Bomb Group
|
| gptkbp:insignia |
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
Daring D's emblem 500th Bomb Group emblem |
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:is_based_in |
gptkb:Drew_Field
|
| gptkbp:is_decorated_with |
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
|
| gptkbp:last_combat_mission_date |
1945-04-25
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Florida
|
| gptkbp:losses |
over 100
|
| gptkbp:mission |
over 300
|
| gptkbp:mission_type |
strategic bombing
|
| gptkbp:motto |
We Deliver
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
The Daring D's
|
| gptkbp:notable_mission |
gptkb:Bombing_of_Tokyo
bombing of military installations bombing of oil refineries bombing of rail yards |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
gptkb:Inactive
disbanded |
| gptkbp:operational_theater |
gptkb:Mediterranean_Theater
gptkb:Western_Europe Pacific Theater |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:post_war_career |
reassigned to reserve status
|
| gptkbp:primary_role |
bombing missions
|
| gptkbp:squadrons |
gptkb:673rd_Bomb_Squadron
gptkb:675th_Bomb_Squadron gptkb:672nd_Bomb_Squadron gptkb:674th_Bomb_Squadron |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:307th_Bomb_Wing
|
| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:15th_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:theater |
gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
|
| gptkbp:training_programs |
Drew Field, Florida
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:militant_group
|
| gptkbp:unit_history |
Engaged in reconnaissance missions
conducted reconnaissance missions supported ground forces during invasions part of the 15th Air Force Conducted bombing raids on enemy installations Engaged in psychological warfare missions awarded multiple campaign ribbons engaged in strategic bombing campaigns Provided air support for naval operations Participated in the liberation of the Philippines involved in the bombing of German cities operated from multiple airfields in Italy participated in the liberation of Europe provided air support for Allied troops returned to the United States after the war Provided support for humanitarian missions after the war Contributed to the development of air power in the post-war era Conducted leaflet drops over enemy territory Conducted missions against Japanese shipping Conducted missions over the Philippines Involved in post-war occupation duties in Japan Involved in the bombing of Iwo Jima Participated in the Battle of Leyte Gulf Supported ground forces in the Pacific Supported the invasion of Okinawa Participated in the final stages of the war in the Pacific Contributed to the overall air campaign against Japan Conducted missions against industrial targets in Japan Participated in the transition to peacetime operations Participated in the strategic bombing campaign against Japan Participated in the bombing of the Japanese home islands |
| gptkbp:year_created |
1943
15 November 1945 1 April 1943 |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:20th_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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