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Kampfgeschwader 51
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Founded | 1939 |
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Notable commander | Josef Kammhuber |
Roles | Air interdiction |
Close air support | |
Maritime interdiction | |
Offensive counter air | |
Anti-aircraft warfare | |
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ID | 2437377 |
About Kampfgeschwader 51
Kampfgeschwader 51 "Edelweiss" was a Luftwaffe bomber wing during World War II. The unit began forming in May 1939 and completed forming in December 1939, and took no part in the invasion of Poland which started the war. It first served in the Phoney War then the Battle of France in May and June 1940.