Kampfgeschwader 77 | |
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Active | 1939–44 |
Country | Nazi Germany |
Branch | Luftwaffe |
Type | Bomber Wing |
Role | Air interdiction close air support Offensive counter air Maritime interdiction Strategic bombing |
Size | Air Force Wing |
Engagements | Polish Campaign Battle of the Netherlands Battle of Belgium Battle of France Battle of Britain Battle of the Atlantic Eastern Front Battle of Normandy |
Insignia | |
Identification symbol | 3Z |
Kampfgeschwader 77 (KG 77) was a Luftwaffe bomber wing during World War II. Its units participated on all of the major fronts in the European Theatre until its dissolution in 1944. It operated all three of the major German bomber types; the Dornier Do 17, Heinkel He 111 and the Junkers Ju 88.