Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:No._601_Squadron
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:Boeing_Stearman
gptkb:Curtiss_JN-4 gptkb:Sopwith_Camel |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:National_Aeronautic_Association
gptkb:Aero_Club_of_America |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1921
|
| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:Bendix_Trophy_Race
gptkb:National_Air_Races gptkb:Thompson_Trophy_Race |
| gptkbp:formed |
1919
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Newport,_Rhode_Island
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Millionaires' Squadron
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
inspired future aviators
increased public interest in aviation advancements in aircraft technology sponsorship of aviation events collaboration with aircraft manufacturers increased funding for aviation research promoted safety in aviation establishment of aviation clubs encouraged youth involvement in aviation aviation culture in the 1920s contributed to the Golden Age of Aviation development of air racing regulations development of private aviation encouraged international aviation competitions encouraged investment in aviation technology encouraged the development of airfields establishment of air racing as a sport fostered community among aviators future air racing organizations growth of air shows increased visibility of aviation in media inspired aviation-themed entertainment promoted the idea of air travel for leisure shaped public perception of aviators supported aviation education programs supported the establishment of aviation regulations fostered partnerships between government and private sector in aviation |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced modern air racing
promoted aviation among wealthy individuals |
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
first private air racing team
popularized aerobatic performances |
| gptkbp:notable_members |
gptkb:Charles_Lindbergh
gptkb:Howard_Hughes gptkb:William_K._Vanderbilt_II |
| gptkbp:purpose |
aerobatics and air racing
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:military_unit
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