Schlachtgeschwader 10

Summary

Schlachtgeschwader 10 (SG 10) was a close air support wing in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany during World War II. The Geschwader was formed on 18 October 1943 in Berdychiv from the Stab of Schnellkampfgeschwader 10. I. Gruppe (I./SG 10) formed from I./Schnellkampfgeschwader 2, II. Gruppe (II./SG 10) from IV./Schnellkampfgeschwader 10 and III. Gruppe (III./SG 10) from II./Sturzkampfgeschwader 77.[1]

Schlachtgeschwader 10
Active1943 – 1945
Country Nazi Germany
BranchBalkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe
TypeDive bomber
RoleClose air support
SizeAir Force Wing
Aircraft flown
AttackFw 190

Commanding officers edit

References edit

  1. ^ de Zeng & Stankey, pp. 290–291, 293, 295

Bibliography edit

  • de Zeng, Henry L., IV & Stankey, Douglas G. (2013). Dive-Bomber and Ground-Attack Units of the Luftwaffe 1933-1945. Vol. 2. Hersham, UK: Classic Publications. ISBN 978-1-906537-09-8.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)