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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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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:F-4_Phantom_II
gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkb:P-38_Lightning
gptkb:F-86_Sabre
gptkb:B-24_Liberator
approximately 50
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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gptkb:fighter_aircraft
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gptkbp:allies
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gptkb:Allied_Forces
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gptkbp:arrangements
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over 3000
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:8th_Air_Force
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
numerous successful missions
destroyed enemy aircraft
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:Muroc_Army_Air_Field
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gptkbp:challenges
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faced heavy enemy fire
faced many challenges during missions
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gptkbp:colors
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blue and yellow
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gptkbp:command_structure
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gptkb:Tactical_Air_Command
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gptkbp:commanded
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gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
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gptkbp:commemoration
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commemorated in military history books
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gptkbp:deployment
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deployed to various European locations
deployed to various locations in Europe
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:disbandment_date
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post-war restructuring
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gptkbp:engaged_in
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strategic bombing
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gptkbp:engagement
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:engagements
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Bombing of German industrial targets
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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air-to-air combat
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gptkbp:formation_date
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1943-01-01
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gptkbp:has_achievements
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significant contributions to air warfare.
achieved numerous victories in air combat
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gptkbp:has_units
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gptkb:Fighting_Falcon
symbol of bravery
B-24 bomber silhouette
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:California
gptkb:Foggia,_Italy
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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contributed to the defeat of Axis powers
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Fighting 459th
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gptkbp:insignia
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distinctive emblem
squadron emblem
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gptkbp:involved
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comprised of diverse backgrounds
comprised of skilled aviators
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gptkbp:involved_units
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affiliated with other fighter squadrons
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gptkbp:is_active_in
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:is_based_in
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:is_decorated_with
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gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
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gptkbp:known_for
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combat missions
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gptkbp:leadership
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led by experienced pilots
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future fighter squadrons
inspiration for future air units
part of the lineage of the 459th Fighter Squadron
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gptkbp:losses
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over 100
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gptkbp:memorials
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memorials for fallen members
dedicated to fallen members
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gptkbp:military_engagement
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participated in numerous air battles
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gptkbp:military_service
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historical records and documentaries
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gptkbp:mission
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air superiority
1945-08-15
bombing raids in 1945
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gptkbp:mission_type
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bombing missions
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gptkbp:motto
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We Fight to Win
Victory through teamwork
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_Fighting_459th
The Fighting 459th Bomb Group
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gptkbp:notable_members
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gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
gptkb:Major_General_John_Smith
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gptkbp:notable_pilots
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trained in various U. S. bases
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gptkbp:operates
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gptkb:Italy
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gptkbp:operational_period
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1943-1945
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gptkbp:operational_status
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inactive
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gptkbp:operational_theater
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gptkb:European_Theater
gptkb:Mediterranean_Theater
gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
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gptkbp:operations
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conducted various operations during the war
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:primary_function
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fighter operations
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gptkbp:primary_role
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heavy bomber unit
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gptkbp:publications
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gptkb:historical_accounts
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gptkbp:recognition
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awarded multiple commendations
recognized for valor in combat
awarded for excellence in service
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gptkbp:reunion
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held annually
annual reunions
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:fighter_aircraft
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gptkbp:subordinate_units
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comprised of pilots and support staff
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gptkbp:successor
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459th Bomb Group
459th Fighter Squadron
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gptkbp:supports
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Ground troops
provided air support for ground operations
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gptkbp:theater
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gptkb:Western_Europe
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gptkbp:tradition
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maintained through veteran associations
maintained by successor units
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gptkbp:training
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rigorous training programs
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gptkbp:training_programs
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gptkb:Muroc_Army_Air_Field
Training bases in the U. S.
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gptkbp:unit_awards
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gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
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gptkbp:unit_history
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served in World War II
part of the 15th Air Force
has a rich history in air combat
part of the legacy of the U. S. Air Force
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gptkbp:year_created
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1943
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