Jagdstaffel 89

Jasta 89
Active 1918
Country Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire
Branch Luftstreitkräfte
Type Fighter squadron
Engagements World War I

Background

Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 89, commonly abbreviated to Jasta 89, was a World War I "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte, forerunner to the Luftwaffe.[1]

History

Jasta 89 was founded on 28 or 29 October 1918. Its predecessor was Kampfeinsitzerstaffel (scout detachment) 9. The new squadron never became operational.[1]

References

Endnotes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Franks, Bailey Guest 1993, p. 55.