Schlachtgeschwader 77
Military unit
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Schlachtgeschwader 77 (SG 77) was a Luftwaffe close air support Geschwader during World War II. It was formed on 18 October 1943 in Wassilkow from Stab/Sturzkampfgeschwader 77. I. Group was formed by redesignating I./StG 77, II. Group from I./Schlachtgeschwader 1 and III. Group from III./StG 77.[1] On 3 March 1945, 9. Staffel equipped its Fw 190F-8s with Panzerblitz 80 mm anti-tank rockets. Adapted from the R4M rocket, these were carried under the outboard wings.
| Schlachtgeschwader 77 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1943–1945 |
| Country |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe |
| Type | Dive bomber |
| Role | Close air support |
| Size | Air Force Wing |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol | S2 |
Commanding officers
- Major Helmut Bruck, 18 October 1943 – 15 February 1945
- Obstleutnant Manfred Mossinger, 16 February 1945 – 8 May 1945