JG 26
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JG 26 was a prominent Luftwaffe fighter wing of Nazi Germany during World War II, noted for its experienced pilots and extensive combat on the Western Front.
Statements (26)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Jagdgeschwader
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Luftwaffe fighter wing → |
| activeDuring |
Second World War
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| conflict |
World War II
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| country |
Nazi Germany
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| engagedAgainst |
Allied air forces on the Western Front
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| engagedIn |
air combat over Western Europe
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air defense of occupied Western Europe → fighter escort and interception missions → |
| hasUnitType |
fighter wing
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| historicalEra |
20th century
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| militaryBranch |
German Air Force (Wehrmacht)
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| militaryBranchOf |
Nazi Germany
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| notableFor |
experienced fighter pilots
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extensive combat operations on the Western Front → highly experienced cadre of fighter pilots → |
| operatedBy |
Luftwaffe
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| opponent |
Royal Air Force
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United States Army Air Forces → |
| partOf |
Luftwaffe fighter force
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| role |
fighter air defense
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offensive fighter operations → |
| service |
German Luftwaffe
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| sideInConflict |
Axis Powers
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| theater |
Western Front
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| usedAircraftType |
fighter aircraft
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Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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Jagdgeschwader 26
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alsoKnownAs |
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Jagdgeschwader 26
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nameAbbreviation |