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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:active_years
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1941-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Curtiss_P-40
gptkb:P-40_Warhawk
gptkb:Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk
approximately 100
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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P-40 E, P-40 N
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gptkbp:allies
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collaboration with Allied forces
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
destroyed over 300 enemy aircraft
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:Chengdu,_China
gptkb:Kunming
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gptkbp:collaborated_with
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gptkb:Chinese_Nationalist_Air_Force
gptkb:Chinese_Air_Force
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gptkbp:commanded
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gptkb:Claire_Lee_Chennault
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gptkbp:commemoration
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Flying Tigers Day
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gptkbp:composed_of
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American pilots
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gptkbp:conducted
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reconnaissance missions
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired films and literature
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gptkbp:defending_champion
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gptkb:Burma
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gptkbp:disbanded
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gptkb:end_of_World_War_II
1945
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gptkbp:educational_programs
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conducted lectures on air combat history
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gptkbp:engaged_in
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combat
air combat missions
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gptkbp:engagements
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:established
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gptkb:1942
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gptkbp:exhibition_history
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featured in museums and airshows
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gptkbp:famous_for
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P-40 Warhawk paint schemes
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:Lockheed_P-38_Lightning
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gptkbp:formation_date
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gptkb:1942
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gptkbp:fought_against
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gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army_Air_Service
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gptkbp:fought_in
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gptkb:China-Burma-India_Theater
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gptkbp:founded_in
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gptkb:US_government
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gptkbp:has_ability
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achieved high kill-to-loss ratio
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gptkbp:has_achieved
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high kill-to-loss ratio
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gptkbp:has_impact_on
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US-China relations
air warfare strategies
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gptkbp:has_role
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air superiority in China
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:North_Africa
gptkb:Kunming,_China
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gptkbp:historical_achievement
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recognized for bravery and skill
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gptkbp:historical_records
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extensive documentation of missions
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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pioneered American air combat in Asia
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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First American Fighter Group
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gptkbp:influenced
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subsequent air combat tactics
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gptkbp:insignia
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Tiger Shark mouth
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gptkbp:international_recognition
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acknowledged by foreign governments
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gptkbp:is_active_in
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gptkb:World_War_II
1940s
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gptkbp:is_famous_for
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flying skills
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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community support initiatives
high morale
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gptkbp:is_recognized_by
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gptkb:Chinese_government
medals and honors
bravery in combat
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gptkbp:is_recognized_for
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humanitarian efforts.
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gptkbp:known_for
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fighting against Japanese forces
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gptkbp:leadership
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Japanese supply lines
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gptkbp:legacy
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inspiration for future air units
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gptkbp:located_in
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gptkb:China
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gptkbp:losses
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significant during operations
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gptkbp:media_appearances
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depicted in documentaries and books
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gptkbp:military_engagement
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engaged in dogfights with Japanese aircraft
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gptkbp:motto
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Defend the Skies
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
gptkb:Flying_Tigers
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gptkbp:notable_achievements
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first American unit to engage in combat in the CBI Theater
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gptkbp:notable_commanders
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gptkb:Colonel_John_M._Mc_Cauley
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gptkbp:notable_for
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combat missions in World War II
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gptkbp:notable_members
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gptkb:Claire_Lee_Chennault
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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bombing raids on Japanese positions
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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defense of China
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gptkbp:operates
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gptkb:Chengdu
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gptkbp:operates_in
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gptkb:Southeast_Asia
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gptkbp:operational_challenges
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limited resources in theater
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gptkbp:operational_theater
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gptkb:Europe
gptkb:China-Burma-India_Theater
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
secure air routes in Asia
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gptkbp:participated_in
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Burma Campaign
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gptkbp:performed_by
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defeating Japanese air forces
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gptkbp:post_combat_activities
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participated in peacekeeping missions
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gptkbp:post_war_career
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transitioned to regular Air Force units
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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gptkb:American_Volunteer_Group
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gptkbp:primary_mission
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air superiority
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gptkbp:received
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gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
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gptkbp:role
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fighter aircraft operations
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gptkbp:safety
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influenced air combat tactics
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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defense of supply routes
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gptkbp:succeeded_by
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gptkb:14th_Air_Force
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:15th_Air_Force
gptkb:14th_Air_Force
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gptkbp:support
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American volunteers
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gptkbp:supported
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gptkb:Chinese_Nationalist_forces
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gptkbp:supports
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gptkb:American_Volunteer_Group
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gptkbp:training
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Chinese pilots
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gptkbp:training_programs
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gptkb:United_States
intensive pilot training
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gptkbp:utilized
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guerrilla warfare tactics
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gptkbp:veterans
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gptkb:Flying_Tigers_Association
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gptkbp:was_composed_of_members_from
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various states in the US
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gptkbp:was_instrumental_in_supporting
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Chinese resistance efforts
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gptkbp:was_involved_in
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training missions
defense of China
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gptkbp:was_involved_in_combat_against
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Japanese bombers
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gptkbp:was_known_for
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aggressive tactics
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gptkbp:was_part_of
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gptkb:Allied_forces
China-Burma-India Theater of Operations
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gptkbp:was_supported_by
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gptkb:US_government
American public
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gptkbp:year_created
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1941
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