Sturzkampfgeschwader 3
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Sturzkampfgeschwader 3 was a Luftwaffe
Dive bomber
-wing
of World War II
. It was formed on 9 July 1940 in Dinard
from the Stab/Kampfgeschwader 28 and redesignated to Schlachtgeschwader 3
on 18 October 1943.
Luftwaffe
Luftwaffe is a generic German term for an air force. It is also the official name for two of the four historic German air forces, the Wehrmacht air arm founded in 1935 and disbanded in 1946; and the current Bundeswehr air arm founded in 1956....
Dive bomber
Dive bomber
A dive bomber is a bomber aircraft that dives directly at its targets in order to provide greater accuracy for the bomb it drops. Diving towards the target reduces the distance the bomb has to fall, which is the primary factor in determining the accuracy of the drop...
-wing
Wing (air force unit)
Wing is a term used by different military aviation forces for a unit of command. The terms wing, group or Staffel are used for different-sized units from one country or service to another....
of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. It was formed on 9 July 1940 in Dinard
Dinard
Dinard is a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in Brittany in north-western France.Dinard is on the Côte d'Émeraude of Brittany. Its beaches and mild climate make it a popular holiday destination, and this has resulted in the town having a variety of famous visitors and residents...
from the Stab/Kampfgeschwader 28 and redesignated to Schlachtgeschwader 3
Schlachtgeschwader 3
Schlachtgeschwader 3 was a Luftwaffe Dive bomber-wing of World War II. It was formed on 18 October 1943 in Eleusis from the Stab/Sturzkampfgeschwader 3. A special detachment was formed 13 June 1944 to 13 August 1944 referred to as Detachment Kuhlmey...
on 18 October 1943.
Kommodore
- Oberst Karl AngersteinKarl AngersteinKarl Angerstein was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the I. Fliegerkorps. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful...
, July 1940 – 18 July 1940 - Oberstleutnant Georg Edert, 27 July 1940 – 1 April 1941
- Oberstleutnant Karl ChristKarl ChristLeutnant Karl Christ was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.-Awards:*Iron Cross 2nd and 1st Class*Hessische Tapferkeits-Medaille...
, 1 April 1941 – 1 September 1941 - Oberstleutnant Walter SigelWalter SigelWalter Sigel was a highly decorated Oberst in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or...
, 1 September 1941 – 1 April 1943 - Oberst Kurt KuhlmeyKurt KuhlmeyKurt Kuhlmey was one of the most famous Stuka pilots of World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross in July 1942....
, 1 April 1943 – 18 October 1943
I./StG 3
- Major Walter SigelWalter SigelWalter Sigel was a highly decorated Oberst in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or...
, 9 July 1940 – 1 March 1942 - Hauptmann Heinrich EppenHeinrich EppenHeinrich Eppen was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership...
, 1 March 1942 – 4 June 1942 - Hauptmann Martin MoßdorfMartin MoßdorfMartin Moßdorf was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe during World War II and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career he flew 160+...
, 5 June 1942 – July 1942 - Major Herbert Spangenberg, July 1942 – 1 December 1942
- Hauptmann Horst Schiller, 1 December 1942 – 2 June 1943
- Hauptmann Helmut Naumann, 19 June 1943 – 18 October 1943
II./StG 3
- Hauptmann Kurt KuhlmeyKurt KuhlmeyKurt Kuhlmey was one of the most famous Stuka pilots of World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross in July 1942....
, 13 January 1942 – July 1942 - Hauptmann Heinrich Heine, July 1942 – 1 April 1943
- Hauptmann Hans Neumann, 1 April 1943 – 13 August 1943
- Hauptmann Theodor NordmannTheodor NordmannMajor Theodor Nordmann was a German World War II Luftwaffe Stuka ace.For a list of Luftwaffe ground attack aces see List of German World War II Ground Attack aces He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords...
, 14 August 1943 – 18 October 1943
III./StG 3
- Hauptmann Kurt Walter, 13 January 1942 – 26 October 1942
- Major Bernhard HamesterBernhard HamesterBernhard Hamester was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career he flew 400+...
, October 1942 – 17 June 1943 - Hauptmann Eberhard Jacob, 17 June 1943 – 18 October 1943