Fighter Squadron 421

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeYears 1950-1955
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:F/A-18_Hornet
gptkb:F9F_Panther
gptkb:F-14_Tomcat
gptkb:F4U_Corsair
gptkb:A-4_Skyhawk
F-4 Phantom II
F8F Bearcat
gptkbp:alumni annual gatherings
notable pilots
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkb:Navy_Unit_Commendation
gptkbp:base Naval Air Station Oceana
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Captain_John_Doe
gptkbp:commandStructure hierarchical organization
gptkbp:commissioningDate 1949-01-01
gptkbp:community outreach programs
gptkbp:communityInvolvement local charity events
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspired films and books
gptkbp:disbanded 1955
gptkbp:engagements Operation Ripper
Operation Strangle
Operation Chromite
Operation Thunderbolt
gptkbp:equipment state-of-the-art technology
gptkbp:futurePlans modernization initiatives
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Naval_Air_Forces_Atlantic
gptkbp:historicalRecords gptkb:National_Archives
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Cold_War_operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fighter Squadron 421
gptkbp:insignia Black Knight emblem
gptkbp:legacy influenced modern naval aviation
gptkbp:location gptkb:Virginia_Beach,_Virginia
gptkbp:mediaCoverage military documentaries
gptkbp:militaryRank assistance programs
gptkbp:mission fighter operations
gptkbp:motto Victory_through_Valor
gptkbp:nickname The Black Knights
gptkbp:notableEvent Korean_War_deployment
gptkbp:operationalHistory detailed mission logs
gptkbp:partnerships aviation schools
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:publications squadron history book
gptkbp:reform 1960
gptkbp:secondaryMission 1955-12-31
gptkbp:secondaryRole air superiority
gptkbp:strategicGoals defense of maritime interests
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Fighter_Squadron_14
gptkbp:symbolism represents naval aviation excellence
gptkbp:training advanced fighter tactics
gptkbp:trainingExercises joint exercises with allies