No. 74 Squadron RFC

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Predicate Object
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gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:No._33_Squadron_RFC
gptkb:No._49_Squadron_RFC
gptkb:Captain_James_Mc_Cudden
gptkb:Edward_Mannock
gptkbp:active_years 1917-1918
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Airco_DH.9
gptkb:Bristol_F.2_B
gptkb:Bristol_F.2_Fighter
gptkb:De_Havilland_DH.4
gptkb:RFC_roundel
gptkb:Royal_Aircraft_Factory_S._E.5a
gptkb:Sopwith_Camel
gptkbp:base RFC Home Establishment
gptkbp:battle_honors gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Major_William_A._Bishop
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:disbandment_date 1919-02-01
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Battle_of_Arras
gptkb:Battle_of_Cambrai
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme
Aerial combat in World War I
gptkbp:formation_date 1917-04-01
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:RFC_France
gptkbp:historical_significance Engaged in reconnaissance missions.
Contributed to air superiority in WWI.
First squadron to use the Sopwith Camel in combat.
Had notable aces among its pilots.
Helped establish the role of fighter aircraft.
Involved in the development of aerial tactics.
Participated in the final offensives of WWI.
Participated in the first aerial dogfights.
Supported ground troops during battles.
Transitioned to RAF after the war.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 74 Squadron RFC
gptkbp:insignia Squadron badge
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gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Tigers
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Royal_Flying_Corps
gptkbp:role gptkb:battle
gptkbp:successor gptkb:No._74_Squadron_RAF