Jagdstaffel 85
| Jasta 85 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1918 |
| Country | Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
| Branch | Luftstreitkräfte |
| Type | Fighter squadron |
| Engagements | World War I |
Background
Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 85, commonly abbreviated to Jasta 85, was a World War I "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte, forerunner to the Luftwaffe.[1]
History
Jasta 85 was founded on 28 or 29 October 1918. Its predecessor was Kampfeinsitzerstaffel (scout detachment) Kest 5. The new squadron never became operational.[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.