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Re: Loss of 1./JG 77 on 18 September 1941
Hi, all
At August 20th 1942, Stab JG 77 was reported as subordinated to Luftflotte 4, I. Gruppe under M.u.A. (Mittelmeer und Afrika), II. Luftwaffenkommando Ost and III. Gruppe Luftflotte 4.
On the next reporting date, August 31st 1942, the Stab JG 77 was subordinated to the Luftwaffenkommando Ost, I. Gruppe still M.u.A., II. and III. Gruppe both Luftwaffenkommando Ost.
It is no mystery to me then, as the loss records should go from Staffel through Gruppe, then to Geschwader and Luftflotte. I believe thus that this old loss simply went up the reporting ladder and ended up in Luftflotte 4 HQ before being transferred for registration to the RLM in Berlin, and filed under Luftflotte 4.
Regards,
Andreas B
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