Jagdstaffel 82
| Jasta 82 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1918 |
| Country | Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
| Branch | Luftstreitkräfte |
| Type | Fighter squadron |
| Engagements | World War I |
Background
Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 82, commonly abbreviated to Jasta 82, was a World War I "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte, forerunner to the Luftwaffe. The squadron's predecessor, Kampfeinsitzerstaffel 2, would score six or more confirmed aerial victories. [1]
History
Jasta 82 was one of the new squadrons authorized on 28 October 1918. Founded in early November 1918, less than a fortnight before the Armistice, it was based on Kampfeinsitzerstaffel 2.[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.