Kampfgeschwader 6

Kampfgeschwader 6
Active1942–44
Country Nazi Germany
BranchBalkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe
TypeBomber Squadron
RoleTactical and Direct Ground Support.
SizeAir Force Wing
EngagementsBattle of the Caucasus
Battle of Stalingrad
Operation Steinbock
Operation Cobra
Battle of Caen
Falaise pocket
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Hermann Hogeback
Insignia
Identification
symbol
Geschwaderkennung of
3E

Kampfgeschwader 6 (KG 6) (Bomber Wing 6) was a Luftwaffe bomber unit during the Second World War. The unit was formed between April and September 1942 and was equipped with Dornier Do 217, Junkers Ju 188 and Junkers Ju 88 bombers.

The Geschwader bombed Britain, the Eastern Front, North Africa, Italy and Normandy.


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