Schlachtgeschwader 77

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Schlachtgeschwader 77
Schlachtgeschwader 77.svg
Active1943–1945
CountryFlag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany
Branch Balkenkreuz.svg   Luftwaffe
Type Dive bomber
Role Close air support
SizeAir Force Wing
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Schlachtgeschwader 77 (SG 77) was a Luftwaffe close air support Geschwader during World War II. It was formed on 18 October 1943 in Wassilkow from Stab/Sturzkampfgeschwader 77. I. Group was formed by redesignating I./StG 77, II. Group from I./Schlachtgeschwader 1 and III. Group from III./StG 77. [1] On 3 March 1945, 9. Staffel equipped its Fw 190F-8s with Panzerblitz 80 mm anti-tank rockets. Adapted from the R4M rocket, these were carried under the outboard wings.

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  1. de Zeng & Stankey, pp. 298–300, 302

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