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gptkbp:instanceOf
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military unit
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gptkbp:activeYears
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1943-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft
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gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
B-17 Flying Fortress
B-24 Liberator
Significant losses during missions
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gptkbp:airlines
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Crew training programs
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gptkbp:alumni
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Annual reunions
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gptkbp:associatedWith
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8th Air Force
15th Air Force
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:Boeing_Field
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gptkbp:battle
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gptkb:World_War_II
Numerous combat missions
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gptkbp:commanded
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gptkb:Colonel_John_A._McGowan
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gptkbp:commissioningDate
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1943-01-15
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:engagements
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gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
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gptkbp:filmography
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gptkb:Pacific_Theater
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gptkbp:firstClaim
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gptkb:Second_Air_Force
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Seattle,_Washington
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gptkbp:historicalImpact
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Influence on future air operations
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gptkbp:historicalRecords
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Preserved in archives
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance
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Strategic bombing campaigns
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609th Bombardment Group
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gptkbp:insignia
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Shoulder sleeve insignia
Group emblem
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gptkbp:legacy
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Contributions to air warfare
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gptkbp:militaryRank
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Surviving members
Numerous military decorations
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gptkbp:motto
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We Deliver
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gptkbp:nickname
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The Flying Circus
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gptkbp:notable_member
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gptkb:General_William_H._Tunner
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gptkbp:operationalStatus
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gptkb:Strategic_Air_Command
Inactive
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gptkbp:partOf
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gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Forces
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gptkbp:postWarCareer
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Historical recognition
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gptkbp:primaryMission
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Strategic bombing
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gptkbp:role
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bombardment
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gptkbp:secondaryMission
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gptkb:Air_offensive_against_Japan
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gptkbp:squadrons
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1st Squadron
2nd Squadron
3rd_Squadron
4th_Squadron
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gptkbp:strategicGoals
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Key role in air strategy
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:40th_Bombardment_Group
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gptkbp:supportRole
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High effectiveness in bombing missions
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gptkbp:training
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gptkb:Barksdale_Field
gptkb:Boeing_Field
Drew_Field
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gptkbp:unitAwards
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gptkb:Bombardment_Group
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gptkbp:unitHistory
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Rich history of service
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