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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_base
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gptkbp:active_years
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1943-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:TBF_Avenger
gptkb:F4_U_Corsair
gptkb:F6_F_Hellcat
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Allied_Forces
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Colonel_John_A._Mc_Coy
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:engagements
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gptkb:Philippines_Campaign
gptkb:Marianas_Campaign
gptkb:Battle_of_Okinawa
gptkb:Battle_of_Iwo_Jima
gptkb:Guadalcanal_Campaign
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gptkbp:equipment
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gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkb:C-47_Skytrain
gptkb:P-38_Lightning
L-4 Grasshopper
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Marine_Corps_Air_Station_El_Toro
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Supported ground troops during invasions
Provided air cover for naval operations
Participated in major battles of WWII
Contributed to air operations in the Pacific
Developed tactics for close air support
Established legacy for future air groups
First Marine Air Group to deploy to the Pacific
Influenced future Marine aviation operations
Integrated with ground forces for joint operations
Pioneered use of aircraft in amphibious assaults
Set standards for Marine aviation training
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Marine Air Group 37
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gptkbp:involved_units
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gptkb:VMF-214
VMF-221
VMA-121
VMA-133
VMTB-232
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:California
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gptkbp:mission
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Air superiority
Close air support
Ground attack
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gptkbp:nickname
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MAG-37
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:operational_area
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Pacific Theater
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:role
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Aviation support
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gptkbp:successor
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Marine Aircraft Group 37
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gptkbp:year_created
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1943
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Fighter_Attack_Squadron_381
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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8
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