Jagdfliegerführer 5

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Jagdfliegerführer 5 (Jafü 5) [1] was formed September 6, 1943 in Bernay from Jagdfliegerführer 3, subordinated to 5. Jagd-Division. The headquarters was located at Bernay (fr). The unit was disbanded on July 1, 1944.

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  1. A Jagdfliegerführer, or Jafü, was the commander of the Fighter forces of a Luftflotte. For more details see Luftwaffe Organization

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