Air Force operations in World War II
GPTKB entity
Properties (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military operations
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| gptkbp:conducted |
gptkb:Operation_Barbarossa
Operation Market Garden Operation Overlord Operation Rolling Thunder Pacific theater operations D-Day air operations European_theater_operations |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Air Force operations in World War II
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| gptkbp:includes |
close air support
air superiority missions strategic bombing airlift operations transport missions nuclear bombing missions |
| gptkbp:influenced |
post-war military strategy
Cold_War_air_strategy |
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:air_raids_on_Japan
gptkb:Allied_forces gptkb:air_raids_on_Germany intelligence gathering logistical support reconnaissance missions use of incendiary bombs strategic air command air defense missions combat search and rescue missions development of jet aircraft collaboration with resistance movements development of air tactics use of radar technology training programs for pilots aircraft maintenance innovations aircraft production increases civilian aircraft repurposing development of aerial refueling techniques development of air transport logistics development of air-to-air combat tactics establishment of air bases abroad post-war air force doctrine development post-war air force restructuring use of aerial photography use of airborne troops use of electronic warfare tactics use of precision bombing techniques collaboration_with_Allied_air_forces joint_operations_with_Army joint_operations_with_Navy |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
aircraft carriers
long-range bombers fighter escorts |
| gptkbp:led_to |
increased military budgets
formation_of_NATO establishment_of_the_United_States_Air_Force |
| gptkbp:resultedIn |
significant technological advancements
|
| gptkbp:supported |
ground troops
|
| gptkbp:utilizes |
gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
gptkb:P-51_Mustang gptkb:C-47_Skytrain B-17 Flying Fortress fighter aircraft bomber aircraft transport aircraft P-47 Thunderbolt |