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Jagdverband 44 | |
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Active | March 1945 – May 1945 |
Country | Nazi Germany |
Branch | Luftwaffe |
Type | Special operations forces |
Role | Aerial reconnaissance Aerial warfare Air combat manoeuvring Airstrike Close air support Special operations Tactical bombing |
Garrison/HQ | Ainring |
Engagements | Defense of the Reich |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Adolf Galland Heinz Bär |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | Me 262, Fw 190D |
Jagdverband 44 (JV 44) was a German Luftwaffe special operations unit during World War II. It was formed during the last months of World War II to operate the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter.[1]