1st Fighter Division (Germany)


1st Fighter Division was one of the primary divisions of the German Luftwaffe in World War II. It was formed on 1 May 1942 in Deelen from Stab/1. Nachtjagd-Division and redesignated 3. Jagd-Division on 15 September 1943. It was immediately reformed on 15 September 1943 in Döberitz from the 4. Jagd-Division.
The Division was subordinated to XII. Fliegerkorps, I. Jagdkorps and IX Fliegerkorps.

Commanding officers


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