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2nd Fighter Division (Germany)

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2nd Fighter Division (2. Jagd Division) was one of the primary divisions of the German Luftwaffe in World War II. It was formed 1 May 1942 in Stade The Division was disbanded on 8 May 1945. The Division was subordinated to XII. Fliegerkorps (May 1942 – September 1943), I. Jagdkorps (September 1943 – January 1945) and IX (J) Fliegerkorps (January 1945 – May 1945).

Commanding officers

  • Generalleutnant Walter Schwabedissen, 1 May 1942 – 30 September 1943
  • Generalmajor Max Ibel, 1 October 1943 – 1 February 1945
  • Oberst Gustav Rödel, 1 February 1945 – May 1945
  • References

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