662nd Bombardment Squadron

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
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:commanded gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:England
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 662nd Bombardment Squadron
gptkbp:insignia Squadron emblem
gptkbp:mission strategic bombing
gptkbp:motto Strike Hard
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Captain_James_Brown
gptkb:Major_Richard_Smith
gptkbp:operationalHistory air superiority missions
reconnaissance missions
logistical support missions
strategic bombing campaigns
close air support missions
strategic air raids
supporting ground troops
bombing of industrial targets
bombing of military installations
bombing of transportation networks
bombing of enemy supply lines
participating in the bombing of Axis powers' strongholds
air offensive against Axis powers
participating in D-Day operations
targeting enemy infrastructure
collaborating_with_Allied_forces
bombing_missions_over_Germany
participating_in_Operation_Market_Garden
participating_in_the_Battle_of_the_Bulge
participating_in_the_air_war_over_Europe
participating_in_the_bombing_of_Berlin
participating_in_the_bombing_of_Nazi_Germany
participating_in_the_liberation_of_France
participating_in_the_strategic_bombing_of_Japan
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Forces
gptkbp:retired 8th Air Force
gptkbp:role bombardment
gptkbp:successor Active duty units
gptkbp:unitAwards gptkb:World_War_II_Victory_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkb:European-African-Middle_Eastern_Campaign_Medal
gptkb:National_Defense_Service_Medal
American Campaign Medal