Fighter Squadron 72

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeDuring 1955
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_3
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:F/A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Navy_Unit_Commendation
gptkbp:baseLocation Naval Air Station Oceana
gptkbp:colors blue and white
gptkbp:currentCommander gptkb:Commander_John_Doe
gptkbp:deployedTo Operation Enduring Freedom
gptkbp:firstDeployment 1965
gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse 12
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first squadron to operate F/A-18s
gptkbp:homePort gptkb:Virginia_Beach,_Virginia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fighter Squadron 72
gptkbp:insignia squadron insignia
gptkbp:mission air superiority
gptkbp:motto Victory_through_Valor
gptkbp:nickname Blue_Hawks
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Captain_Jane_Smith
gptkbp:operationalStatus gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
active
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:F-14_Tomcat
gptkb:F/A-18E_Super_Hornet
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Blue_Hawk_emblem
air shows
supporting local charities
advanced tactical training
over 60 years of service
budget cuts
highly trained pilots
carrier-based operations
fighter squadron
approximately 100 personnel
logistics and maintenance teams
development of new tactics
integrity and excellence
participated in multiple conflicts
contributions to naval aviation
annual family day
state-of-the-art avionics
various commanding officers
numerous air-to-air kills
maintaining air superiority
Naval Fighter Attack Squadron
collaborations with allied forces
leading edge of naval aviation.
transitioning to new aircraft
established_during_the_Cold_War
awarded_the_Battle_Efficiency_Award
gptkbp:training gptkb:T-45_Goshawk
gptkbp:trainingExercises Red Flag