Combat Bombardment Wing 2

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:active_years 1947-1950
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
gptkb:B-36_Peacemaker
gptkb:B-50_Superfortress
gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Strategic_Air_Command
gptkbp:base gptkb:Mac_Dill_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:combat_experience gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:command_structure gptkb:Air_Force_Global_Strike_Command
gptkbp:commander various commanders
gptkbp:disbanded 1950-06-01
gptkbp:has_units Wing shield
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Tinker_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:historical_significance Cold War operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Combat Bombardment Wing 2
gptkbp:insignia Wing emblem
gptkbp:mission strategic bombing missions
gptkbp:motto Strike First
gptkbp:nickname The Bombers
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Korean_War
gptkbp:operational_status inactive
gptkbp:operational_theater Pacific Theater
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:Air_Combat_Command
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:primary_function long-range bombing
gptkbp:resigned 1950 to Tactical Air Command
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
gptkbp:subordinate_units gptkb:Eighth_Air_Force
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Combat_Wing_2
gptkbp:support air support missions
gptkbp:training bomber crews
gptkbp:unit_awards gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Award
Campaign Streamers
gptkbp:unit_history operated during the Cold War
World War II bombardment units
gptkbp:unit_type bombardment wing
gptkbp:year_created 1947-01-15
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:401st_Bomb_Group
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6