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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:20th_Maine_Volunteer_Infantry_Regiment
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gptkbp:active_years
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1941-present
1941-1945
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:F-15_Eagle
gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkb:F-22_Raptor
gptkb:P-47_Thunderbolt
gptkb:star
Engaged numerous enemy aircraft.
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkb:Air_Force_Meritorious_Unit_Award
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:Holloman_Air_Force_Base
gptkb:Muroc_Army_Air_Field
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gptkbp:campaigns
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gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Normandy
Southern France
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gptkbp:color
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gptkb:Blue_and_Yellow
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
gptkb:Colonel_John_M._Mc_Coy
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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Engagement with local communities.
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage
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gptkb:20th_Fighter_Wing
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gptkbp:deployment
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gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Middle_East
gptkb:Asia
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:documentary
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Documentaries produced about their 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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1941
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gptkbp:filmography
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gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Langley_Field,_Virginia
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gptkbp:historical_event
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Participated in major conflicts
Established during World War II
Maintains combat readiness
Supports air superiority missions
Transitioned to modern aircraft
Records maintained by the Air Force Historical Research Agency.
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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Significant impact on air combat strategies.
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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First fighter group to be equipped with the P-51 Mustang.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Fighting 20th
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gptkbp:insignia
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Squadron patch
20th Fighter Group emblem
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gptkbp:involved_units
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gptkb:9th_Air_Force
gptkb:8th_Air_Force
gptkb:20th_Fighter_Wing
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_in
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Memorials dedicated to veterans.
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gptkbp:is_engaged_in
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gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:legacy
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Influenced future fighter tactics.
Heritage celebrated in military history.
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:New_Mexico
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gptkbp:losses
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Significant aircraft losses during the war.
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gptkbp:military_branch
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Veterans organizations exist.
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gptkbp:motto
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We Fight to Win
We Fly to Fight
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_Fighting_20th
Fighting 20th
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gptkbp:notable_achievement
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Recognized for bravery and service.
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gptkbp:notable_members
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gptkb:Major_George_Preddy
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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Ground attack missions
Interception missions
Escort missions
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gptkbp:operational_status
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gptkb:Inactive
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:previously_known_as
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20th Pursuit Squadron
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gptkbp:publishes
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Books written about the unit.
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gptkbp:recruitment
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Recruitment efforts for historical reenactments.
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gptkbp:retired
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gptkb:Tactical_Air_Command
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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Remains a part of Air Force history.
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gptkbp:reunion
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Annual reunions held.
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:battle
Air superiority
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:55th_Fighter_Squadron
gptkb:20th_Fighter_Squadron
gptkb:77th_Fighter_Squadron
Active Duty
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:20th_Fighter_Wing
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gptkbp:symbol
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Squadron emblem
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gptkbp:tradition
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Aerial combat
Combat readiness
Fighter pilot training
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gptkbp:training
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Trained pilots for combat missions.
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:boxing_match
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gptkbp:unit_history
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gptkb:20th_Fighter_Wing
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gptkbp:website
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www.fighting20th.com
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gptkbp:year_created
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1941
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