Stabstaffel JG 51

[CJE]

Looks like a very successful unit but too little heard of.
Is it known how many kills it bagged and at which cost?

Thanks.

Chris

[Jochen Prien]

Dear Chris,

in JFV 12/I, out as of April 30th, you will find detailed answers for the year 1943.

Cheers

Jochen Prien

[CJE]

Thanks Jochen.
Keep up the good work.

Chris

[RT]

The successes could be explained by the large number of people/planes used by this unit, many more it seems as an usual Stabstaffel,

Why so much people ?? 20+ pilots 20+ planes at war-end

Was it already the case in 1943 ,,??

Rémi

[Leo Etgen]

Hello Remi

The Stabsstaffel of JG 51 was formed on 26 November 1942 from 6./JG 51. It was often deployed on Jabo missions but also had considerable success in the fighter role. Notable aces that flew with the unit include von Eichel-Streiber, Thiel, Hübner, Hafner, Lüddecke, Tanzer, Schönfelder, Rauch, Bauer and Petzschler. It should not be confused with the Geschwaderstab of JG 51. I hope this helps.

Horrido!

Leo