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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:active_years
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1942-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt
gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkb:North_American_P-51_Mustang
gptkb:P-47_Thunderbolt
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:8th_Air_Force
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gptkbp:awards
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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
gptkb:American_Campaign_Medal
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:Sardinia
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Colonel_John_M._Mc_Cauley
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:filmography
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gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
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gptkbp:historical_role
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close air support
search and rescue operations
air superiority missions
reconnaissance missions
air defense operations
logistical support missions
airlift operations
intelligence gathering missions
combat air patrols
ground support missions
strategic bombing missions
air patrols
tactical air support
disruption of enemy operations
support for ground forces
training of pilots
bombing of supply lines
defense of strategic locations
interception of enemy aircraft
escort missions over Europe
defense of Allied bombers
enemy airfield attacks
engagement in major battles
escort for troop transports
protection of Allied convoys
support for amphibious assaults
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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air superiority in Europe
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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77th Fighter Group
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gptkbp:insignia
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gptkb:77th_Fighter_Group_emblem
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gptkbp:is_engaged_in
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Sardinia,_Italy
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gptkbp:mission
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escort missions
ground attack missions
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gptkbp:motto
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We Fight for Freedom
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_Gamblers
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:reform
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gptkb:1952
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gptkbp:role
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fighter aircraft operations
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:66th_Fighter_Squadron
gptkb:67th_Fighter_Squadron
gptkb:65th_Fighter_Squadron
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gptkbp:status
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inactive
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:77th_Fighter_Squadron
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:7th_Army_Air_Force
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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