78th Fighter Squadron

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:active_years 1941-present
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:F-4_Phantom_II
gptkb:F-16_Fighting_Falcon
gptkb:F-35_Lightning_II
gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:established 1941
gptkbp:has_been_restored 1946
gptkbp:historical_significance First fighter squadron to use jet aircraft in combat.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 78th Fighter Squadron
gptkbp:insignia Squadron emblem
gptkbp:is_based_in gptkb:Davis-Monthan_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:location gptkb:Tucson,_Arizona
gptkbp:motto Strike Fast, Strike Hard
gptkbp:nickname The Lightning Bolts
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Captain_Jane_Doe
gptkb:Major_John_Smith
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_Richard_Roe
Major Emily White
Captain Michael Black
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:role gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:squadron_history Annual reunion
Community outreach programs.
Support for local charities.
Participated in multiple conflicts.
Family day events.
Participation in airshows.
Heritage month celebrations.
Memorial service for fallen comrades.
Mentorship programs for junior officers.
Participation in veteran events.
Recognition of outstanding performers.
gptkbp:squadrons Active duty
gptkbp:subordinate_units gptkb:12th_Air_Force
gptkbp:training gptkb:Pilot_training
gptkbp:unit_awards gptkb:Republic_of_Vietnam_Gallantry_Cross
gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkb:Air_Force_Meritorious_Unit_Award
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:487_Tactical_Fighter_Squadron
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5