Jagdstaffel 64
| Jasta 64 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1918 |
| Country | Kingdom of Württemberg, German Empire |
| Branch | Luftstreitkräfte |
| Type | Fighter squadron |
| Engagements | World War I |
Background
Royal Württemberg Jagdstaffel 64, commonly abbreviated to Jasta 64, was a World War I "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte, forerunner to the Luftwaffe. The squadron would score 20 or more aerial victories during the war. The unit's victories came at the expense of three wounded in action, and two taken prisoner of war.[1]
History
On 23 January 1918, Jasta 64 was founded at Fliegerersatz-Abteilung (Replacement Detachment) 10, Boblingen. The new squadron was posted to 5 Armee on 4 February 1918 to begin operations. Its first aerial victory claim was submitted on 14 March. On 22 March 1918, Jasta 64 was posted to Armee-Abteilung C, and would remain in that posting through war's end. [1]
Commanding officers (Staffelführers)
- August Hanko: 24 January 1918 - 7 July 1918
- Eugen Siempelkamp: 25 July 1918 - WIA 14 September 1918
- Friedrich Hengst: 14 September 1918 - War's end[1]
Duty stations
- Mercy-le-Haut, France: 4 February 1918
- Mars-la-Tour, France: 22 March 1918[1]
Aircraft
- Originally equipped with Albatros and Pfalz fighters
- The later Fokker D.VII fighters scored most aerial victories for jasta[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.