Jagdstaffel 60
| Jasta 60 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1918 |
| Country | Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
| Branch | Luftstreitkräfte |
| Type | Fighter squadron |
| Engagements | World War I |
Background
Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 60, commonly abbreviated to Jasta 60, was a World War I "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte, forerunner to the Luftwaffe. The squadron would score over 52 aerial victories during the war, including seven observation balloons downed. The unit's victories came at the expense of six pilots killed in action, three wounded in action, one injured in a flying accident, and two taken prisoner of war.[1]
History
On 11 January 1919, Jasta 60 was formed at the pilots and observers training school at Juterbog, Germany. The new squadron began operations on the 24th. On 8 March 1918, it scored its first aerial victory. On 29 July 1918, it was incorporated into Jagdgruppe 4 with 7 Armee.[1] Jasta 60 would serve through war's end.
Commanding officers (Staffelführers)
- Freiherr von Rudno-Rudzinski: 11 January 1918 - MIA 26 May 1918
- Arno Benzler: 26 May 1918
- Fritz Höhn: September 1918 (during Benzler's home leave)[1]
Duty stations
Unknown.[1]
Notable personnel
- Arno Benzler
- Fritz Hohn
- Karl Ritscherle[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.