Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military unit
|
| gptkbp:activeYears |
1943-1945
|
| gptkbp:aircraft |
gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
B-24 Liberator |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
|
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
|
| gptkbp:bombLoad |
over 300
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
|
| gptkbp:crewSize |
10
|
| gptkbp:disbanded |
1945
|
| gptkbp:engagements |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:fightingStyle |
over 5000
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Cambridge,_England
gptkb:RAF_Molesworth |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
600th Bombardment Squadron
|
| gptkbp:insignia |
Squadron_Crest
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:England
|
| gptkbp:mission |
strategic bombing
|
| gptkbp:motto |
We Deliver
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
The Flying Circus
|
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Major_Richard_A._Smith
|
| gptkbp:operationalStatus |
inactive
8th Air Force |
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Forces
|
| gptkbp:retired |
8th Air Force
|
| gptkbp:secondaryMission |
1943-05-01
1945-04-15 |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Bombardment_Group
|
| gptkbp:training |
gptkb:Fort_Worth,_Texas
|
| gptkbp:type |
bombardment squadron
|
| gptkbp:unitHistory |
participated in major campaigns
collaborated with allied forces recognized for bravery and valor conducted reconnaissance missions supported ground forces involved in post-war operations activated in 1943 awarded multiple commendations deactivated in 1945 operated in various theaters contributed to air superiority maintained high operational readiness conducted precision bombing missions achieved significant damage to enemy infrastructure engaged in strategic bombing campaigns faced heavy enemy opposition left a legacy in military aviation operated under harsh conditions provided air support for invasions reassigned to different groups received commendations from military leaders returned safely from missions trained new pilots and crews utilized advanced bombing techniques participated_in_the_liberation_of_Europe |