Ninety-Ninth Pursuit Squadron
GPTKB entity
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:active_years |
1942-1945
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkb:P-47_Thunderbolt |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Tuskegee_Army_Airfield
|
| gptkbp:disbanded |
1946
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| gptkbp:engagements |
gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
gptkb:Mediterranean_Theater_of_Operations |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:New_York_City
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ninety-Ninth Pursuit Squadron
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| gptkbp:mission |
escort missions
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| gptkbp:motto |
We Are the Mighty
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| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Red_Tails
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| gptkbp:notable_members |
gptkb:Tuskegee_Airmen
|
| gptkbp:operational_theater |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:fighter_aircraft
|
| gptkbp:service |
first African American fighter squadron
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| gptkbp:significant_event |
involvement in civil rights movements
involvement in the Korean War involvement in educational programs participation in community outreach programs legacy in aviation history training of new pilots collaboration with other military units advocacy for diversity in the military influence on future generations of pilots establishment of scholarships for aviation students Hollywood film representation commemoration events in the 21st century escort of bombers over Europe first combat mission in 1943 historical recognition and memorials integration of African American pilots participation in air shows and events participation in the Berlin Airlift recognition by the United States Congress return to civilian life in 1945 establishment of the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site involvement in international relations through aviation |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:332nd_Fighter_Group
|
| gptkbp:year_created |
1941
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:332nd_Fighter_Group
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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