Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military unit
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| gptkbp:activeYears |
1943-1945
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| gptkbp:aircraft |
gptkb:P-51_Mustang
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
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| gptkbp:baseLocation |
gptkb:Italy
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Colonel_John_M._McGhee
|
| gptkbp:engagements |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:famousRival |
gptkb:Captain_Don_Gentile
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_John_C._Meyer gptkb:Major_George_Preddy gptkb:Captain_Charles_E._Yeager gptkb:Major_John_E._McGhee |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:European_Theater
|
| gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse |
approximately 50
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
contributed to the development of air power doctrine
participated in D-Day operations engaged in long-range escort missions established a legacy for future squadrons first to use P-51 Mustang in combat influenced post-war air combat strategies inspired films and literature about air combat pioneered tactics for fighter escorts recognized for exceptional performance trained future fighter pilots involved_in_the_liberation_of_France contributed_to_air_dominance_in_Europe supported_ground_troops_in_the_Battle_of_the_Bulge participated_in_the_bombing_of_German_industrial_targets |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Fighter Squadron 357
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| gptkbp:insignia |
squadron patch
|
| gptkbp:motto |
We Fly to Fight
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| gptkbp:nickname |
The Yoxford Boys
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
escort missions
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:primaryMission |
air superiority
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| gptkbp:squadrons |
gptkb:Fighter_Squadron_356
gptkb:Fighter_Squadron_358 Naval Forces Transport Units Reconnaissance_Units Bombardment_Groups |
| gptkbp:supportRole |
fighter
|
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1943-01-15
1945-11-01 |