Jagdstaffel 80
| Jasta 80 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1917-1918 |
| Country | Kingdom of Bavaria, German Empire |
| Branch | Luftstreitkräfte |
| Type | Fighter squadron |
| Engagements | World War I |
Background
Royal Bavarian Jagdstaffel 80, commonly abbreviated to Jasta 80, was a World War I "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte, forerunner to the Luftwaffe. The squadron would score 15 aerial victories during the war, including four observation balloons downed. The unit's victories came at the expense of two killed in action, three killed in flying accidents, two injured in accidents, six wounded in action, and one taken prisoner of war.[1]
History
Jasta 80 was founded on 19 October 1917 at Fliegerersatz-Abteilung (Replacement Detachment) 2b at Furth. It was assigned to 19 Armee on 27 February 1918. The new squadron scored its first aerial victory on 3 May 1918. Jasta 80 disbanded on 2 December 1918. [2]
Commanding officers (Staffelführers)
- Erwin Wenig: circa 27 February 1918
Duty stations
- Morsberg: 27 February 1918
- Duss
- Nebingen
- Morsberg: 2 March 1918 - war's end
Notable personnel
Aircraft
Jasta 80 operated Fokker D.VI fighters for a while. However, its unreliable engines caused re-equipment with Fokker D.VIIs.[2]
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.