Jagdstaffel 53
Military unit
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Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 53, commonly abbreviated to Jasta 53, was a "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte, the air arm of the Imperial German Army during World War I. The squadron would score over 20 aerial victories during the war. The unit's victories came at the expense of one pilot killed in a flying accident, another injured in an accident, one wounded in action, and four taken prisoner of war.[1]
| Jasta 53 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1917–1918 |
| Country | German Empire |
| Branch | Luftstreitkräfte |
| Type | Fighter squadron |
| Engagements | World War I |
History
Commanding officers (Staffelführer)
- Theodor Quandt: 27 December 1917 – 23 August 1918
- Robert Hildebrand: 23 August 1918[1]
Duty stations
- Attigny, France: 10 January 1918
- Mont-d'Origny: 18 March 1918
- Flavy-le-Martel, France
- Moyencourt, France
- Mars-sous-Bourcq, France: 15 July 1918
- Chuffilly-Roche, France
- Malmy
- Antrecourt[1]
Aircraft
- Albatros D.Vas
- Pfalz D.III
- Some Pfalz D.XIIs
- Fokker Dr.I triplanes
- Fokker D.VIIs[1]
Operations
On 10 January 1918, Jasta 53 was posted to 3 Armee. On 18 March, it was transferred to 18 Armee. On 15 July 1918, Jasta 53 returned to 3 Armee control. It joined Jagdgruppe 11 at this time; JG 11 moved to support 9 Armee a few days later. On 25 September 1918, Jasta 53 returned to support of 3 Armee until war's end.[1]