873rd Bombardment Squadron

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeYears 1943-1945
gptkbp:aircraft B-17 Flying Fortress
heavy bomber
gptkbp:alumni annual reunions
gptkbp:associatedWith various support units
gptkbp:base gptkb:Boeing_Field
gptkbp:celebrates dedicated memorials
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
gptkbp:communityInvolvement local veteran organizations
recognized for service
gptkbp:conservationEfforts historical preservation groups
gptkbp:crewSize 10
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:educationalPrograms military history programs
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:European_Theater
featured in military documentaries
gptkbp:firstGeneration 1943
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Hickam_Field
gptkbp:historicalEvent military museums
gptkbp:historicalRecords maintained_by_the_Air_Force_Historical_Research_Agency
gptkbp:historicalSignificance contributed_to_Allied_victory
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 873rd Bombardment Squadron
gptkbp:insignia Squadron Emblem
gptkbp:lastProduced 1952
gptkbp:legacy inspired future air units
gptkbp:location gptkb:Pacific_Theater
gptkbp:militaryRank many distinguished veterans
gptkbp:mission strategic bombing
gptkbp:motto Strike Hard
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
gptkbp:notableFeature D-Day Bombing Runs
gptkbp:notableOperations Bombing of Germany
gptkbp:operationalStatus inactive
1943-1945
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:primaryMission strategic bombing missions
gptkbp:reform 1952
gptkbp:role bombardment
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Bombardment_Group
other bombardment squadrons
gptkbp:subordinateUnits 8th Air Force
gptkbp:successor gptkb:873rd_Air_Expeditionary_Squadron
gptkbp:supportRole extensive
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:Flying_Tigers_emblem
gptkbp:training gptkb:Fort_Worth_Army_Airfield
gptkbp:unitAwards gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation