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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:active_years
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1943-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft_configuration
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high speed and maneuverability
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:24
gptkb:F4_U_Corsair
over 1000
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gptkbp:aircraft_replacement
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gptkb:F8_F_Bearcat
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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single-seat fighter
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_San_Diego
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gptkbp:combat_experience
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carrier operations
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage
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Marine Corps aviation history
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gptkbp:deployment
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1945
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:enemy_aircraft_engaged
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gptkb:Japanese_Zero
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gptkbp:engagements
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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gptkb:Okinawa
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:F4_U-4_Corsair
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gptkbp:flying_missions
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escort and ground attack
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Marine_Corps_Air_Station_El_Toro
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gptkbp:historical_records
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preserved in archives
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first Marine squadron to operate the F4 U Corsair.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Fighter Squadron 211
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gptkbp:insignia
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Squadron emblem
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future fighter squadrons
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gptkbp:losses
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gptkb:5
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gptkbp:military_lessons
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naval aviation training
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:Operation_Iceberg
gptkb:1944
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gptkbp:mission_type
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gptkb:Boxer
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gptkbp:motto
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Victory or Death
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_Fighting_Cocks
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gptkbp:notable_commanders
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gptkb:Major_John_A._Mc_Gowan
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gptkbp:notable_pilots
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gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_John_M._Mc_Gowan
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gptkbp:operational_status
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inactive
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gptkbp:operational_theater
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Pacific Theater
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:United_States_Navy
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gptkbp:post_war_career
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disbanded
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gptkbp:primary_role
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air superiority
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gptkbp:record
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numerous aerial victories
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gptkbp:resigned
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gptkb:1944
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gptkbp:reunion
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annual gatherings
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:VMF-211
ground forces
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Fighter_Squadron_211_(VMF-211)
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gptkbp:tactics
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dogfighting techniques
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gptkbp:training
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advanced fighter tactics
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gptkbp:training_programs
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gptkb:Marine_Corps_Air_Station_Cherry_Point
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gptkbp:year_created
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1943
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:F21_Norrbotten_Wing
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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