Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:active_years |
1943-1945
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:F-15_Eagle
gptkb:P-51_Mustang gptkb:F-22_Raptor gptkb:P-38_Lightning gptkb:F-51_Mustang gptkb:star |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:World_War_II_Victory_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation gptkb:European-African-Middle_Eastern_Campaign_Medal gptkb:American_Campaign_Medal |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Muroc_Army_Air_Field
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| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Colonel_John_M._Mc_Cauley
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:engagements |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Langley_Air_Force_Base
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Conducted reconnaissance missions.
Participated in the Battle of the Bulge. Contributed to the Allied victory in Europe. Contributed to the development of air combat tactics. Participated in the liberation of concentration camps. Participated in the final offensives against Germany. Assisted in the air defense of Allied forces. Conducted fighter sweeps over enemy territory. Engaged in aerial combat against Luftwaffe. Engaged in escort missions for bombers. Engaged in ground attack missions. Helped establish air superiority over Europe. Participated in the D-Day invasion. Provided air support for ground troops. Recognized for exceptional performance in combat. Supported the liberation of France. Trained pilots for combat missions. First fighter group to be equipped with the P-51 Mustang. Participated in the strategic bombing campaign over Europe. Provided air cover for ground forces during the advance into Germany. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
62nd Fighter Group
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| gptkbp:insignia |
gptkb:62nd_Fighter_Group_emblem
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| gptkbp:motto |
We Fly to Fight
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| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Wolfpack
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:aircraft
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| gptkbp:role |
fighter aircraft operations
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| gptkbp:squadrons |
gptkb:3
gptkb:63rd_Fighter_Squadron gptkb:64th_Fighter_Squadron gptkb:65th_Fighter_Squadron |
| gptkbp:status |
inactive
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:62nd_Airlift_Wing
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| gptkbp:year_created |
1945-10-01
1943-02-01 |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:7th_Army_Air_Force
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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