9th Air Division (Germany)
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9. Flieger-Division was one of the primary divisions of the German Luftwaffe
in World War II
. The division was founded on 1 February 1940 in Jever
and initially subordinated to the Oberkommando der Luftwaffe
(OBdL). On 23 May 1940 the division was subordinated to the Luftflotte 2
and transferred to Soesterberg in July 1940. The unit was redesignated IX. Fliegerkorps
in November 1940.
The division was recreated as 9. Flieger-Division (J) on 26 January 1945 in Prague
. The division led the various combat groups that had re-equipped with fighter aircraft and was subordinated to Luftflotte 10.
Luftwaffe
Luftwaffe is a generic German term for an air force. It is also the official name for two of the four historic German air forces, the Wehrmacht air arm founded in 1935 and disbanded in 1946; and the current Bundeswehr air arm founded in 1956....
in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. The division was founded on 1 February 1940 in Jever
Jever
Jever is the capital of the district of Friesland in Lower Saxony, Germany. The name Jever is usually associated with a major brand of beer which is produced here, the city is also a popular holiday resort. Jever was granted city status in 1536. Unofficially Jever is sometimes referred to as...
and initially subordinated to the Oberkommando der Luftwaffe
Oberkommando der Luftwaffe
The Oberkommando der Luftwaffe was the air force High Command of the Third Reich.Air Force Commanders-in-Chief* Reich Marshal Hermann Göring * Field Marshal Robert Ritter von Greim -History:...
(OBdL). On 23 May 1940 the division was subordinated to the Luftflotte 2
Luftflotte 2
Luftflotte 2 was one of the primary divisions of the German Luftwaffe in World War II. It was formed February 1, 1939 in Braunschweig and transferred to Italy on November 15, 1941...
and transferred to Soesterberg in July 1940. The unit was redesignated IX. Fliegerkorps
9th Air Corps (Germany)
IX. Fliegerkorps was formed in November 1940 in Jever from the 9. Flieger-Division and was redesignated as IX. Fliegerkorps on 13 November 1944. The Corps at the time was leading numerous Kampfgeschwader which were converting to fighter aircraft. The Corps was renamed again on 26 January 1945,...
in November 1940.
The division was recreated as 9. Flieger-Division (J) on 26 January 1945 in Prague
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
. The division led the various combat groups that had re-equipped with fighter aircraft and was subordinated to Luftflotte 10.
Commanding officers
- General Joachim CoelerJoachim CoelerJoachim Coeler was a highly decorated General der Flieger in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross...
, 1 February 1940 – November 1940 - Oberst Hajo HerrmannHajo HerrmannHans-Joachim 'Hajo' Herrmann was a Luftwaffe bomber pilot and later after the end of World War II, focusing his activities as a lawyer on civil and criminal law. In World War II, he was a high ranking and influential member of the Luftwaffe. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the...
, 26 January 1945 – May 1945