Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Fighter_Attack_Squadron_368
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:USS_Dwight_D._Eisenhower
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas_F-4_Phantom_II gptkb:Grumman_F-14_Tomcat gptkb:USS_Nimitz gptkb:USS_John_F._Kennedy |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Oceana
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Captain_John_Smith
|
| gptkbp:decommissioned |
gptkb:1994
|
| gptkbp:home_port |
gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Lemoore
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Fighter Attack Squadron 140
|
| gptkbp:insignia |
squadron patch
|
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
gptkb:1956
gptkb:1994 |
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
fighter attack |
| gptkbp:nickname |
The Topcats
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
inactive
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:retired |
gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_8
|
| gptkbp:role |
air superiority
ground attack |
| gptkbp:squadrons |
served in multiple conflicts
established in 1956 collaborated with allied forces engaged in peacekeeping operations participated in humanitarian missions recognized for excellence in training conducted reconnaissance missions participated in joint exercises contributed to naval strategy operated from aircraft carriers adapted to changing warfare awarded multiple commendations provided close air support maintained high readiness levels operated in hostile environments supported ground troops engaged in air patrols influenced future fighter tactics involved in air defense missions evolved with technology developed advanced tactics disbanded in 1994 integrated with naval aviation known for air-to-air combat trained numerous pilots participated in NATO exercises VA-140 celebrated its legacy known for ground support missions recognized for operational achievements “ Topcat Pride” |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Strike_Fighter_Squadron_106
|
| gptkbp:training |
pilot training
|