514th Bomb Group

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Military unit
gptkbp:activeYears 1943-1945
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
Minimal
B-29,_B-24
gptkbp:airlines Specialized training programs
gptkbp:alumni Annual reunions
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkbp:base gptkb:Boeing_Field
gptkbp:bombLoad Numerous
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Colonel_John_H._McGowan
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:crewSize 10-12 personnel
gptkbp:disbanded 1946
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:Pacific_Theater
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Hickam_Field
gptkb:Hawaii
gptkbp:historicalRecords Preserved in archives
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Significant_in_WWII
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 514th Bomb Group
gptkbp:insignia Group emblem
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future bomb groups
gptkbp:militaryRank gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
Surviving members
Numerous commendations
gptkbp:motto We Deliver
gptkbp:nickname The Flying Circus
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Bombing_of_Japan
gptkb:Firebombing_of_Tokyo
gptkbp:operationalStatus gptkb:Western_Pacific
1943-1945
Deactivated
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Forces
gptkbp:postWarCareer Recognized for contributions
Inactive
gptkbp:retired 20th Air Force
gptkbp:role Bombardment
gptkbp:secondaryMission 1944
1945
gptkbp:squadrons 1st Squadron
2nd Squadron
3rd_Squadron
4th_Squadron
gptkbp:strategicGoals Part of strategic bombing campaign
Key_in_Pacific_operations
gptkbp:supportRole Extensive combat experience
gptkbp:supports Various support squadrons
gptkbp:training Over 100
Intensive training program
gptkbp:unitHistory Documented history available