Schlachtgeschwader 10

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Schlachtgeschwader 10
Active1943 – 1945
Country Nazi Germany
BranchBalkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe
TypeDive bomber
RoleClose air support
SizeAir Force Wing
Aircraft flown
AttackFw 190

Schlachtgeschwader 10 (SG 10) was a

wing in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany during World War II. The Geschwader was formed on 18 October 1943 in Berdychiv from the Stab of Schnellkampfgeschwader 10. I. Gruppe (I./SG 10) formed from I./Schnellkampfgeschwader 2, II. Gruppe (II./SG 10) from IV./Schnellkampfgeschwader 10 and III. Gruppe (III./SG 10) from II./Sturzkampfgeschwader 77.[1]

Commanding officers

  • Oberstleutnant
    Helmut Viedebantt
    , December 1943 – July 1944
  • Oberstleutnant
    Georg Jakob
    , 30 January 1945 – 8 May 1945

References

  1. ^ de Zeng & Stankey, pp. 290–291, 293, 295

Bibliography

  • de Zeng, Henry L., IV & Stankey, Douglas G. (2013). Dive-Bomber and Ground-Attack Units of the Luftwaffe 1933-1945. Vol. 2. Hersham, UK: Classic Publications.
    ISBN 978-1-906537-09-8.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link
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