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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:15
gptkb:Douglas_TBD_Devastator
gptkb:Grumman_TBF_Avenger
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:USS_Hornet
gptkb:USS_Saratoga
gptkb:USS_Enterprise
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Lieutenant_Commander_John_C._Waldron
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gptkbp:crew_capacity
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Approximately 30 personnel.
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Featured in documentaries and books.
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gptkbp:disbandment_date
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1943
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gptkbp:documentary
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' Heroes of the Pacific'.
' Midway: The Battle That Changed the War'.
' The Battle of Midway'.
' The Forgotten Squadron'.
' Torpedo Squadron 3: The Dambusters'.
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gptkbp:engagement
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Heavy losses during the Battle of Midway.
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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Aggressive torpedo strikes.
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gptkbp:formation_date
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gptkb:1942
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_San_Diego
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gptkbp:historical_achievement
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Awarded several commendations.
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gptkbp:historical_event
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Participated in the Doolittle Raid.
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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Significant in naval warfare history.
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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First torpedo squadron to engage in combat in the Pacific Theater.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Torpedo Squadron 3
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gptkbp:is_active_in
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:legacy
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Influenced future naval aviation tactics.
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gptkbp:memorials
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Dedicated memorials in honor of fallen members.
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gptkbp:mission
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Attack on Japanese carrier forces.
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gptkbp:motto
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Strike Hard, Strike First
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_Dambusters
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gptkbp:notable_event
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gptkb:Battle_of_Midway
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gptkbp:notable_member
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gptkb:Ensign_George_H._W._Bush
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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Attack on the Japanese fleet at Midway.
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gptkbp:operational_area
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gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
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gptkbp:operational_period
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1942-1943
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gptkbp:operations
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gptkb:USS_Yorktown
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:United_States_Navy
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gptkbp:post_war_career
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Disbanded after World War II.
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gptkbp:primary_role
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Torpedo attacks on enemy ships.
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gptkbp:reputation
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Known for bravery and sacrifice.
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gptkbp:reunion
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Annual gatherings of veterans.
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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Disrupted Japanese supply lines.
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Torpedo_Squadron_8
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gptkbp:training_programs
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Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.
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gptkbp:type
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torpedo bomber squadron
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Torpedo_Squadron_8
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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