Schlachtgeschwader 3 Explained
Schlachtgeschwader 3 (SG 3) was a Luftwaffe close air support Geschwader during World War II. It was formed on 18 October 1943 in Eleusis from Sturzkampfgeschwader 3.[1] A special detachment was formed 13 June 1944 to 13 August 1944 referred to as Detachment Kuhlmey. The detachment was built around elements of I./SG 3, I./SG 5, II./JG 54 and NaGr.1
Commanding officers
- Oberst Kurt Kuhlmey, 18 October 1943 – 15 December 1944
- Major Bernhard Hamester, 15 December 1944 – 28 April 1945
See also
Organization of the Luftwaffe during World War II
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Notes and References
- de Zeng & Stankey, pp. 252, 254, 256, and 259
