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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:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:B-24_Liberator
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:Barksdale_Field
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gptkbp:campaigns
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Barksdale_Air_Force_Base
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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97th Bombardment Group
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gptkbp:insignia
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97th Bombardment Group emblem
Silver Fox insignia
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gptkbp:losses
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over 100
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gptkbp:mission
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1945-04-25
1942-11-17
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gptkbp:motto
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We Deliver
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gptkbp:nickname
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The Silver Foxes
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gptkbp:notable_commanders
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gptkb:Colonel_John_M._Mc_Cauley
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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gptkb:Operation_Tidal_Wave
gptkb:Bombing_of_Ploesti
Strategic bombing of Germany
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gptkbp:operational_theater
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gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:primary_mission
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strategic bombing
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gptkbp:role
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bombardment
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gptkbp:scientific_classification
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gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:3
342nd Bombardment Squadron
340th Bombardment Squadron
341st Bombardment Squadron
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gptkbp:successor
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97th Air Mobility Wing
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gptkbp:total_bombs_dropped
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over 1,000 tons
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gptkbp:unit_history
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engaged in aerial reconnaissance missions
conducted raids on enemy supply lines
participated in the liberation of France
supported ground troops in Italy
served in the Mediterranean Theater
provided air support for Allied invasions
received multiple commendations for bravery
was deactivated after World War II
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gptkbp:year_created
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1945-10-15
1942-02-10
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:27th_Bombardment_Group
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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