Jagdstaffel 41
| Jasta 41 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1917–1918 |
| Country | German Empire |
| Branch | Luftstreitkräfte |
| Type | Fighter squadron |
| Engagements | World War I |
Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 41, commonly abbreviated to Jasta 41, was a World War I "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte, which was the forerunner to the Luftwaffe. The unit would score 73 aerial victories during the war, including ten observation balloons downed. The squadron's victories came at the expense of ten killed in action, two killed in flying accidents, three wounded in action, and one taken prisoner of war.[1]
History
Jasta 41 was founded at Flieger-Abteilung (Flier Detachment) 4, Posen on 18 June 1917. It scored its first aerial victory on 3 September 1917.[1]
Commanding officers (Staffelführers)
- Maxmilian Zeigler gen Stege: until KIA 3 September 1917
- Georg Schlenker: 3 September 1917
- Fritz Höhn: 30 September 1918
- Helmut Brünig: 4 October 1918[1]
Duty stations
Notable personnel
- Josef Schwendemann
- Hans Weiss
- Georg Schlenker
- Walter Kypke[1]
Operations
Jasta 41 supported Armee-Abteilung B from 5 August 1917 onwards.[1]
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.
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