Kampfgeschwader 77

Kampfgeschwader 77
Active1939–44
Country Nazi Germany
BranchLuftwaffe
TypeBomber Wing
RoleAir interdiction
close air support
Offensive counter air
Maritime interdiction
Strategic bombing
SizeAir Force Wing
EngagementsPolish Campaign
Battle of the Netherlands
Battle of Belgium
Battle of France
Battle of Britain
Battle of the Atlantic
Eastern Front
Battle of Normandy
Insignia
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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.