Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 50, commonly abbreviated to Jasta 50, was a World War I "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte, forerunner to the Luftwaffe. The squadron would score over 45 aerial victories during the war, including 14 observation balloons downed. The unit's victories came at the expense of five killed in action, one wounded in action, and three taken prisoner of war. The squadron was disbanded on 17 January 1919.[1]
History
Jasta 50 was founded at Flieger-Abteilung (Flier Detachment) 13, Bromberg, on 23 December 1917. It moved forward into action with 7 Armee on 11 January 1918. The squadron's initial commanding officer downed an enemy observation balloon for its first aerial victory on 25 January 1918. In September 1918, Jasta 50 was transferred to 3 Armee. On 21 october 1918, it was transferred again, to 18 Armee. The squadron was disbanded after Germany's defeat, being demobilized on 17 January 1919.[1]
Duty stations
- Autremencourt, France: 11 January 1918
- Marchais, France
- Mont St Martin, France
- Rocourt-Saint-Martin, France
- Rugny Ferme
- Montbanis Ferme
- Perles, France
- Sisson
- Boncourt
- Leffincourt, France: September 1918
- Attigny, France
- Chémery
- Morville: 21 October 1918
- Saint-Gérard[1]
Aircraft
References
- Above the Lines: The Aces and Fighter Units of the German Air Service, Naval Air Service and Flanders Marine Corps, 1914-1918. Norman L. R. Franks, Frank W. Bailey, Russell Guest. Grub Street, 1993. ISBN 0-948817-73-9, ISBN 978-0-948817-73-1.
Endnotes
 Jastas of the Imperial German Army Air Service |
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| | Bavarian | |
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| | Saxon | |
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| | Württembergian | |
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| | Unknown | |
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