Jagdgeschwader 76
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Jagdgeschwader 76 (JG 76) was a Luftwaffe fighter-wing of World War II. JG 76 was first formed in 1939 in Wien-Aspern with only I. Gruppe (1st group). The Geschwader was renamed II./Jagdgeschwader 54 on 4 July 1940.
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Jagdgeschwader 76 | |
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Active | 1939–40, 1944–45 |
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Type | Fighter Aircraft |
Role | Air superiority |
Size | Air Force Wing |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Anton Hackl |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | Bf 109 |
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The Geschwader was recreated in July 1944 at Salzburg from the Stab/Zerstörergeschwader 76. From 22 July 1944 to August the gruppe was based at Rotenburg and Athis in France.