Jagdgeschwader 5
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Jagdgeschwader 5 (JG 5) was a German Luftwaffe fighter wing during World War II. It was created to operate in the far north of Europe, namely Norway, Scandinavia and northern parts of Finland, all nearest the Arctic Ocean, with Luftflotte 5, created specifically to be based in occupied Norway, and responsible for much of northern Norway.
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Jagdgeschwader 5 | |
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Active | 1942–45 |
Country | Nazi Germany |
Branch | Luftwaffe |
Type | Fighter Aircraft |
Role | Air superiority |
Size | Air Force Wing |
Nickname(s) | Eismeer |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Heinrich Ehrler (May 1944 - February 1945) |
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