Properties (96)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military unit
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| gptkbp:activeYears |
1941-present
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| gptkbp:aircraft |
gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress B-17 Flying Fortress B-24 Liberator |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Davis-Monthan_Air_Force_Base
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| gptkbp:commandStructure |
gptkb:Air_Combat_Command
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| gptkbp:currentCommander |
Lieutenant Colonel
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| gptkbp:currentLocation |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:engagements |
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkb:Vietnam_War gptkb:World_War_II |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:European_Theater
gptkb:Pacific_Theater |
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
Participation in Operation Enduring Freedom
Reactivation in 1946 Conversion to B-29s in 1944 First combat mission in 1942 Involvement in Operation Linebacker II Recent deployments in 2020s Transition to B-52s in 1969 Deployment_to_Vietnam_in_1966 Involvement_in_Operation_Iraqi_Freedom |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Strategic bombing missions
first bombardment squadron to be activated in the U.S. Army Air Forces. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
81st Bombardment Squadron
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| gptkbp:insignia |
Squadron emblem
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| gptkbp:location |
Tucson, Arizona
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| gptkbp:motto |
We Deliver
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| gptkbp:nickname |
The Black Sheep
The Iron Angels |
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:General_John_M._McCoy
gptkb:Colonel_William_H._McCarty gptkb:Major_General_John_M._McCoy gptkb:Colonel_John_A._McCoy gptkb:Colonel_William_H._McRae gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_John_A._McCoy gptkb:Captain_Robert_L._McCoy |
| gptkbp:operationalHistory |
engaged in counter-terrorism operations.
provided disaster relief. conducted search and rescue operations. conducted reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. conducted aerial bombardment. conducted air defense missions. conducted air reconnaissance. conducted air-to-air combat. conducted air-to-ground operations. conducted airlift missions. conducted close air support missions. conducted combat search and rescue. conducted electronic warfare operations. conducted humanitarian missions. conducted reconnaissance missions. conducted training exercises. engaged in aerial refueling missions. engaged in air superiority missions. engaged in maritime operations. engaged in peacekeeping missions. engaged in reconnaissance and surveillance. engaged in strategic airlift. engaged in strategic bombing. engaged in tactical air support. participated in air defense operations. participated in air mobility operations. participated in coalition operations. participated in counterinsurgency operations. participated in multinational exercises. participated in strategic bombing campaigns. participated in strategic deterrence. provided air support. provided logistical support. supported ground troops. participated in joint exercises with allied forces. conducted air operations in support of ground forces. conducted_joint_operations_with_Navy. participated_in_Operation_Enduring_Freedom. participated_in_Operation_Iraqi_Freedom. |
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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| gptkbp:previouslyKnownAs |
gptkb:81st_Bombardment_Group
81st Reconnaissance Squadron |
| gptkbp:role |
bombardment
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| gptkbp:secondaryMission |
Close air support
Reconnaissance missions Combat search and rescue Strategic bombing missions Air interdiction |
| gptkbp:unitAwards |
gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation gptkb:Air_Force_Meritorious_Unit_Award gptkb:Vietnam_Gallantry_Cross gptkb:Air_Force_Organizational_Excellence_Award gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Award Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross |
| gptkbp:website |
official website
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