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Luftflotte Reich

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Luftflotte Reich[1] (Air Fleet Reich) was one of the primary divisions of the German Luftwaffe in World War II. It was formed on February 5, 1944 in Berlin-Wannsee from Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte. Its primary task was to defend German air space during the epic Defense of the Reich campaign.

Commanding officers

Flag for the Chief of a Luftflotte

Chief of staff

  • Generalmajor Sigismund Freiherr von Falkenstein, 5 February 1944 - 12 May 1944
  • Generalmajor Andreas Nielsen, 12 May 1944 - 8 May 1945

See also

References

Notes
  1. ^ For an explanation of the meaning of Luftwaffe unit designation see Luftwaffe Organisation
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