Properties (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Military unit
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| 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
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
687th 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:notable_member |
gptkb:Captain_James_Brown
gptkb:Major_Richard_Smith gptkb:Lieutenant_Robert_Johnson |
| gptkbp:operationalHistory |
Engaged in counterinsurgency operations
Engaged in counter-terrorism operations Conducted humanitarian missions Conducted reconnaissance missions Engaged in disaster relief operations Participated in multinational operations Participated in military exercises Engaged in peacekeeping missions Engaged in strategic deterrence missions Engaged in training missions Conducted search and rescue missions Participated in air shows Conducted aerial refueling missions Participated in air defense operations Participated in liberation of occupied territories Conducted precision bombing missions Engaged in air-to-air combat Supported ground troops Conducted joint operations with other squadrons Conducted operations in hostile environments Conducted strategic airlift missions Conducted training for allied forces Dropped supplies Engaged in electronic warfare operations Engaged in operations to protect civilians Participated in airlift operations during crises Participated in bombing raids Participated in post-war operations Participated in reconnaissance operations Conducted operations in support of humanitarian efforts Participated_in_joint_exercises_with_NATO Conducted_operations_in_support_of_UN_missions Supported_Allied_invasions |
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:reform |
1950s
|
| gptkbp:role |
Bombardment
|
| gptkbp:successor |
Other Bombardment Squadrons
|
| 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 |