Active 1939–44 Size Air Force Wing | Founded 1939 | |
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Role Tactical and Direct Ground Support. | ||
Kampfgeschwader 1
Kampfgeschwader 1 (KG 1) (Bomber Wing 1) was a Luftwaffe bomber unit during World War II. It used Heinkel He 111 and later Heinkel He 177 bombers. KG 1 was formed from Stab/KG 152 'Hindenburg' at Neubrandenburg on 1 May 1939. I./KG 1 was formed from IV./KG 152, II./KG 1 formed from I./KG 152 on 18 September 1939. III./KG 1 was formed from segments of I and III./KG 1 on 1 December 1939.
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Operational history
The unit started out under Luftflotte 1, but moved to Luftflotte 4 on 8 September, before being reassigned to Luftflotte 1 on 20 September 1939. I./KG 1 took part in the Battle of Bzura. I./KG supported the German Fourth Army in Belgium in May 1940. II./KG 1 supported the Fourth Army of Army Group B but also supported the race to the English Channel, bombing French targets opposing Army Group A. On 3 June 1940 II./KG 1 took part in Operation Paula as did III./KG 1.I and II./KG 1 bombed England during the Battle of Britain. Both took part in Adlertag. III./KG 1 spent the campaign as a training unit.
Commanding officers
The following commanded KG 1: