548th Bombardment Squadron

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeYears 1943-1945
gptkbp:aircraft B-17 Flying Fortress
B-24 Liberator
Heavy bomber
gptkbp:alliance Allied Forces
gptkbp:base MacDill Air Force Base
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
gptkbp:deployedTo Overseas deployment
gptkbp:description gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
gptkbp:hasFacility Maintains historical traditions
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Barksdale_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:historicalRole gptkb:Strategic_bombing_in_WWII
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Strategic bombing missions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 548th Bombardment Squadron
gptkbp:insignia Squadron Insignia
548th_Bombardment_Squadron_emblem
gptkbp:location gptkb:Florida
gptkbp:militaryRank gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
Air raids
gptkbp:mission Strategic bombing
gptkbp:motto Strike Hard
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Major_General_Smith
gptkbp:operationalStatus Inactive
1943-1945
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:role bombardment
gptkbp:squadrons Bombardment squadrons
gptkbp:subordinateUnits 8th Air Force
gptkbp:successor gptkb:548th_Reconnaissance_Squadron
gptkbp:supportRole gptkb:Western_Europe
Close air support
gptkbp:training Combat training
gptkbp:unitAwards gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
Squadron patch
Regular reunions for veterans
Bombardment Squadron
Influence on modern air power
Memorials for fallen members
Affiliated with veterans organizations
Annual commemorative ceremonies
Commemorative events for history
Possible reactivation in future
Squadron_newsletters
Part_of_8th_Air_Force_history
gptkbp:unitHistory Established in 1943
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1943-01-15
1945-08-15