Properties (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military unit
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| gptkbp:activeYears |
1943-1945
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| gptkbp:aircraft |
gptkb:F4U_Corsair
gptkb:F6F_Hellcat USS Essex USS Yorktown USS Hornet USS Franklin USS Bunker Hill |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkb:Navy_Unit_Commendation |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_San_Diego
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Captain_John_Smith
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| gptkbp:disbanded |
1945
|
| gptkbp:engagements |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Pacific_Theater
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Engaged in reconnaissance missions.
Engaged in air-to-air combat. Conducted search and rescue operations. Contributed to the development of jet aviation. Contributed to the legacy of naval aviation. Developed tactics for carrier-based operations. First air group to operate from USS Bunker Hill. Helped to establish naval aviation tactics. Influenced post-war naval aviation development. Involved in the final stages of the war. Left a lasting impact on naval aviation history. Maintained a high operational readiness. Operated in support of amphibious assaults. Participated in the transition to jet aircraft. Pioneered the use of radar in naval aviation. Provided close air support. Recognized for its combat effectiveness. Participated in the development of carrier strike groups. Served as a model for future air groups. Supported ground forces during island hopping. Trained future naval aviators. Participated_in_the_liberation_of_the_Philippines. Conducted_bombing_raids_on_Japanese_installations. Contributed_to_the_air_superiority_in_the_Pacific. Influenced_naval_strategy_in_the_Cold_War. Participated_in_major_Pacific_battles. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Air Group 29
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| gptkbp:motto |
Victory_through_Valor
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| gptkbp:nickname |
Fighting 29
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:Battle_of_Okinawa
gptkb:Battle_of_Iwo_Jima |
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
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| gptkbp:squadrons |
VB-29
VF-29 VT-29 |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_29
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