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gptkbp:instanceOf
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military unit
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gptkbp:activeYears
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1943-1946
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gptkbp:aircraft
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C-130 Hercules
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gptkbp:alumni
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annual reunions
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gptkbp:base
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Dobbins Air Reserve Base
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gptkbp:commandStructure
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gptkb:Air_Mobility_Command
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gptkbp:currentStatus
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inactive
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gptkbp:decommissioningDate
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1946-01-01
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gptkbp:firstClaim
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gptkb:Troop_Carrier_Command
gptkb:Air_Mobility_Command
gptkb:Military_Airlift_Command
gptkb:Tactical_Air_Command
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance
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participated_in_World_War_II
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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551st Troop Carrier Squadron
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gptkbp:insignia
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Squadron emblem
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Georgia
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gptkbp:motto
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"We Deliver"
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
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gptkbp:notable_member
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gptkb:Colonel_John_M._McCoy
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_William_A._McKinney
gptkb:Major_General_John_M._McCoy
gptkb:General_William_H._Tunner
Captain_John_A._McKinney
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gptkbp:notableOperations
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Operation Market Garden
Operation Overlord
Operation Dragoon
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gptkbp:partOf
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:role
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air transport
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gptkbp:successor
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94th Airlift Wing
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gptkbp:unitAwards
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gptkb:Armed_Forces_Reserve_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Longevity_Service_Award
gptkb:World_War_II_Victory_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkb:European-African-Middle_Eastern_Campaign_Medal
gptkb:National_Defense_Service_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Training_Ribbon
gptkb:Air_Force_Reserve_Forces_Meritorious_Service_Medal
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gptkbp:yearEstablished
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1943-07-01
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