Statements (68)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:active_years |
1942-1945
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkb:P-38_Lightning gptkb:P-40_Warhawk gptkb:P-47_Thunderbolt |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Drew_Field
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| gptkbp:command_structure |
gptkb:Tactical_Air_Command
|
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:disbanded |
1945
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| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
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| gptkbp:formation_date |
1942-04-01
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:China
gptkb:India gptkb:Tampa,_Florida gptkb:Burma |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
conducted reconnaissance missions.
participated in joint operations with British forces. conducted air patrols over strategic locations. conducted long-range escort missions. conducted operations in the Himalayas. conducted training missions for new pilots. engaged in dogfights with Japanese aircraft. engaged in the Battle of Mandalay. engaged in the defense of India. engaged in the defense of the Burma Road. involved in the Battle of Imphal. participated in the China-Burma-India Theater. participated in the liberation of the Philippines. provided air support for ground troops. supported ground forces in Burma. supported the Allied invasion of Burma. supported the Chinese Nationalist forces. took part in the Battle of Kohima. participated in the campaign against Japanese forces in Southeast Asia. participated in the bombing of Japanese supply lines. |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first American fighter group to engage in combat in the China-Burma-India Theater.
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
76th Fighter Group
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| gptkbp:insignia |
gptkb:76th_Fighter_Group_emblem
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| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:5th_Air_Force
gptkb:8th_Fighter_Command gptkb:14th_Air_Force |
| gptkbp:is_engaged_in |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:legacy |
inspired future fighter groups.
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| gptkbp:mission |
air superiority missions
1945-08-15 escort missions ground attack missions |
| gptkbp:motto |
Defend and Protect
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| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
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| gptkbp:notable_members |
gptkb:Robert_L._Scott_Jr.
gptkb:William_H._Mc_Culloch gptkb:John_M._Mc_Coy David Lee |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
inactive
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:aircraft
|
| gptkbp:reform |
1946
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| gptkbp:role |
fighter aircraft operations
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:76th_Fighter_Squadron
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| gptkbp:training |
pilot training.
advanced fighter tactics. aircraft maintenance training. combat training in the United States. ground crew training. |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:7th_Army_Air_Force
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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