Fighter Squadron 217

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeYears 1943-1945
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:F4U_Corsair
Fighter aircraft
gptkbp:alumni 1950
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkbp:baseLocation gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_San_Diego
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Captain_John_Doe
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:firstDeployment gptkb:Pacific_Theater
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse 12
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Hawaii
gptkbp:historicalSignificance First squadron to use jet fighters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fighter Squadron 217
gptkbp:insignia Eagle_and_Sword_emblem
gptkbp:militaryRank Research on aerial combat tactics
gptkbp:motto Victory_through_Valor
gptkbp:nickname The Fighting 217
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_Jane_Smith
gptkbp:notableFeature Battle of Midway
gptkbp:notableGames F8F Bearcat
gptkbp:operationalStatus Inactive
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:primaryMission Air superiority
gptkbp:secondaryMission Reconnaissance mission
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Fighter_Squadron_218
gptkb:Fighter_Squadron_220
Blue and White
Adverse weather conditions
Strong community support
Established in 1943
Artifacts displayed in museums
Collectible items available
Collaborated with allied forces
Annual reunions held
Developed new tactics
Recognized for bravery
Influenced future fighter tactics
Alumni network established
Memorials established for fallen members
Rigorous training program
Custom patch design
Documentaries produced about the squadron
Highly respected unit
Led by experienced pilots
Over 100 aerial victories
Programs to honor veterans
Published history of operations
Retired in 1955
Multiple_deployments_during_WWII
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Fighter_Squadron_219
gptkbp:supportRole Pilot training
600 miles
gptkbp:trainingExercises Joint_exercises_with_Air_Force