508th Bombardment Squadron

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/508th_Bombardment_Squadron
GPTKB entity
Properties (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeYears 1943-1945
gptkbp:aircraft B-17 Flying Fortress
B-24 Liberator
gptkbp:base gptkb:Barksdale_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
gptkbp:currentStatus inactive
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
gptkbp:historicalSignificance strategic bombing missions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 508th Bombardment Squadron
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:Red_Raider_insignia
508th_Bombardment_Squadron_emblem
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:motto Strike Hard
gptkbp:nickname The Red Raiders
gptkbp:notable_member General_Smith
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:reform 1947
gptkbp:role bombardment
gptkbp:subordinateUnits 8th Air Force
gptkbp:training bombing tactics
gptkbp:unitAwards gptkb:Air_Force_Longevity_Service_Award
gptkb:World_War_II_Victory_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Air_Force_Presidential_Unit_Citation
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkb:European-African-Middle_Eastern_Campaign_Medal
gptkb:National_Defense_Service_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Meritorious_Unit_Award
gptkb:Air_Force_Expeditionary_Service_Ribbon
American Campaign Medal