Properties (44)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
military unit
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gptkbp:activeYears |
1943-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft |
B-17 Flying Fortress
B-24 Liberator |
gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Boeing_Field
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gptkbp:commandStructure |
8th Air Force
|
gptkbp:engagements |
gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:China-Burma-India_Theater
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
649th Bombardment Squadron
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gptkbp:insignia |
Squadron emblem
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gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Pacific_Theater
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gptkbp:mission |
strategic bombing
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gptkbp:motto |
Strike Hard
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gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
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gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:349th_Bombardment_Squadron
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gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
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gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:role |
bombardment
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gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:307th_Bombardment_Group
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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 |