Jagdgeschwader 11 was a fighter wing of the German Luftwaffe during World War II. Its primary role was the defense of Northern Germany against Allied day bomber raids. Formed in April 1943 as a split from Jagdgeschwader 1, the unit primarily used the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Focke-Wulf Fw 190.
Hauptmann Günther Specht (left) with Dr. Kurt Tank beside the tail of his aircraft in July 1944
A Bf 109 Gustav similar to the ones used by JG 11
A Fw 190 A–4 similar to the ones used by JG 11
Loading the underwing WGr 21 rocket
Jagdgeschwader 1 (World War II)
Jagdgeschwader 1 (JG 1) "Oesau" was a German World War II fighter wing created in 1939. Between 1940 and 1942, JG 1 operated primarily over the Western Front and northern occupied Europe. During the initial days of the war, JG 1 faced little resistance, apart from occasional Royal Air Force (RAF) excursions. The unit was rarely engaged in large-scale confrontations during this time.
Bf 109 E-3 flown by the original I./JG 1 in France 1940
Photograph of Leutnant Gerd Steiger, Horati Schmude and Dieter Gerhard of 2./JG 1 playing cards in the mess room at Jever. Note the squadron emblems and the bust of Adolf Hitler attached to the walls behind the men.
Bf 109 E, of JG 1 in flight, 1941
Fw 190 A, 5./JG 1, summer, 1942
