Jagdverband 44


Jagdverband 44
Unit insignia
ActiveMarch 1945 – May 1945
Country Nazi Germany
Branch Luftwaffe
TypeSpecial operations forces
RoleAerial reconnaissance
Aerial warfare
Air combat manoeuvring
Airstrike
Close air support
Special operations
Tactical bombing
Garrison/HQAinring
EngagementsDefense of the Reich
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Adolf Galland
Heinz Bär
Aircraft flown
FighterMe 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]