Naval Air Forces Vietnam

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_organization
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:F-8_Crusader
gptkb:A-4_Skyhawk
gptkb:C-130_Hercules
gptkb:A-6_Intruder
gptkb:EA-6_B_Prowler
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Commendation
gptkb:Vietnam_Gallantry_Cross
gptkb:Vietnam_Civil_Action_Medal
gptkb:Presidential_Unit_Citation
gptkbp:disbanded gptkb:1973
gptkbp:established gptkb:1965
gptkbp:headquarters Naval Air Station Cubi Point
gptkbp:historical_significance conducted reconnaissance missions
pioneered carrier-based air operations
developed close air support techniques
integrated air and ground operations
engaged in combat search and rescue missions
contributed to naval aviation tactics
developed new aircraft technologies
enhanced joint operations with Army and Air Force
established air superiority in conflict zones
first naval air force to operate in Vietnam
influenced future naval air operations
influenced naval strategy in the Cold War
provided logistical support to ground troops
trained pilots for future conflicts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Naval Air Forces Vietnam
gptkbp:is_active_in gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Rear_Admiral_William_H._Mc_Raven
gptkb:Rear_Admiral_John_W._Mc_Gowan
Rear Admiral John W. Smith
Rear Admiral Thomas H. Moorer
Vice Admiral John J. H. Harlfinger
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:primary_mission air support
gptkbp:provides_support_for gptkb:South_Vietnamese_forces
gptkbp:supported_operations gptkb:Operation_Linebacker
gptkb:Operation_Linebacker_II
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder
gptkbp:utilized_bases gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_North_Island
gptkb:Tan_Son_Nhut_Air_Base
gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Atsugi
gptkb:Da_Nang_Air_Base
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Captain_John_W._Mc_Cain_LXXV
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6