Statements (56)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
military unit
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gptkbp:activeYears |
1943-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft |
gptkb:F4U_Corsair
Fighter aircraft |
gptkbp:alumni |
1950
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gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
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gptkbp:baseLocation |
gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_San_Diego
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gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Captain_John_Doe
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gptkbp:disbanded |
1945
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gptkbp:engagements |
gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:firstDeployment |
gptkb:Pacific_Theater
gptkb:Korean_War |
gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse |
12
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gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Hawaii
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
First squadron to use jet fighters
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Fighter Squadron 217
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gptkbp:insignia |
Eagle_and_Sword_emblem
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gptkbp:militaryRank |
Research on aerial combat tactics
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gptkbp:motto |
Victory_through_Valor
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gptkbp:nickname |
The Fighting 217
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gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_Jane_Smith
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gptkbp:notableFeature |
Battle of Midway
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gptkbp:notableGames |
F8F Bearcat
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gptkbp:operationalStatus |
Inactive
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gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
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gptkbp:primaryMission |
Air superiority
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gptkbp:secondaryMission |
Reconnaissance mission
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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
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gptkbp:supportRole |
Pilot training
600 miles |
gptkbp:trainingExercises |
Joint_exercises_with_Air_Force
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