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Kampfgeschwader 6 | |
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Active | 1942–44 |
Country | Nazi Germany |
Branch | Luftwaffe |
Type | Bomber Squadron |
Role | Tactical and Direct Ground Support. |
Size | Air Force Wing |
Engagements | Battle 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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