649th Bombardment Squadron

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeYears 1943-1945
gptkbp:aircraft B-17 Flying Fortress
B-24 Liberator
gptkbp:base gptkb:Boeing_Field
gptkbp:commandStructure 8th Air Force
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:China-Burma-India_Theater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 649th Bombardment Squadron
gptkbp:insignia Squadron emblem
gptkbp:location gptkb:Pacific_Theater
gptkbp:mission strategic bombing
gptkbp:motto Strike Hard
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:349th_Bombardment_Squadron
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:role bombardment
gptkbp:successor gptkb:307th_Bombardment_Group
gptkbp:unitHistory engaged in aerial combat
collaborated with allied forces
provided logistical support
conducted reconnaissance missions
supported ground forces
recognized for bravery
activated in 1943
trained new pilots
honored in military history
contributed to air superiority
maintained high operational readiness
faced significant challenges
inactivated in 1945
influenced future air combat strategies
achieved notable successes
adapted to changing warfare strategies
awarded several commendations
left a legacy in air warfare
operated in various locations
participated in bombing campaigns
participated in numerous missions
reassigned to different groups
utilized advanced tactics
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1943-01-15
1945-08-15