Jagdstaffel 65
| Jasta 65 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1918 |
| Country | Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
| Branch | Luftstreitkräfte |
| Type | Fighter squadron |
| Engagements | World War I |
Background
Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 65, commonly abbreviated to Jasta 65, was a World War I "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte, forerunner to the Luftwaffe. The squadron would score 34 aerial victories during the war, including nine observation balloons downed. The unit's victories came at the expense of six pilots killed in action, two wounded in action, and two taken prisoner of war.[1]
History
Jasta 65 was founded on 23 January 1918. On February 4, it began operations. The new squadron began service with 5 Armee. On 6 May 1918, it was posted to Armee-Abteilung C. It would finish the war with this army.[1]
Commanding officers (Staffelführers)
- Hellmuth Contag: ca 23 January 1918 - KIA 6 March 1918
- Arno Benzler: 6 March 1918 - 19 March 1918
- Otto Fitzner: 19 March 1918 - war's end[1]
Duty stations
- Stenay, France
- Mars-la-Tour, France: 6 May 1918
- Prentin: 15 Jul7 1918
- Las Baraques: 18 July 1918
- Marville, France: 16 September 1918
- La Ferte, France: 6 October 1918
- Tichémont: 20 October 1918[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.