Escadrille 54

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Lafayette_Escadrille
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Nieuport_17
over 100
biplanes
monoplanes
SPADS. XIII
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Lafayette_Escadrille
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Croix_de_Guerre
gptkbp:based_on airfield in France
gptkbp:color blue and white
gptkbp:combat_role gptkb:battle
gptkbp:commanded various commanders
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired films and literature
gptkbp:dissolved 1919
gptkbp:engagements multiple air battles
gptkbp:founded 1916
gptkbp:has_achievements air victories
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Paris,_France
gptkbp:historical_context early aviation warfare
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneering air combat tactics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Escadrille 54
gptkbp:is_active_in gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:memorial
gptkb:historical_figure
aviation museums
gptkbp:is_engaged_in gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:legacy influenced future air units
gptkbp:motto " Vigilance et Courage"
gptkbp:notable_event reconnaissance missions
rescue missions
bombing raids
patrol missions
notable dogfights
gptkbp:notable_for fighter aircraft operations
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Charles_Nungesser
gptkb:René_Fonck
gptkb:Georges_Guynemer
gptkb:Edmond_Thieffry
gptkb:Jean_Navarre
gptkbp:operational_area 1916-1919
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:French_Air_Force
gptkbp:participated_in gptkb:Somme_Offensive
gptkb:Aisne_Offensive
gptkb:Lys_Offensive
gptkbp:recruitment French pilots
gptkbp:reputation elite unit
gptkbp:retirement_year disbanded
gptkbp:strategic_importance air superiority
gptkbp:symbol hawk emblem
gptkbp:tactics dogfighting
hit-and-run
ground support
gptkbp:training French airfields