Jagdstaffel 27
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Jagdstaffel 27 commonly abbreviated to Jasta 27 was a fighter squadron
of the German air service (Luftstreitkräfte
) during World War I.
Jasta 27 was formed on 5 February 1917 at Ghent
and mobilized a week later on 12 February.
Jasta
The Jagdstaffeln were specialized fighter squadrons in the Luftstreitkräfte during World War I.-Background:...
of the German air service (Luftstreitkräfte
Luftstreitkräfte
The Deutsche Luftstreitkräfte , known before October 1916 as Die Fliegertruppen des deutschen Kaiserreiches , or simply Die Fliegertruppen, was the air arm of the Imperial German Army during World War I...
) during World War I.
Jasta 27 was formed on 5 February 1917 at Ghent
Ghent
Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of...
and mobilized a week later on 12 February.
Commanding officers
The following officers had command of Jasta 27:- 12 February 1917 - 15 February 1917 Lieutenant Hans von KeudellHans von KeudellLeutnant Hans von Keudell was a World War I flying ace credited with twelve aerial victories.-Early life and service:Keudell was educated in Berlin. In 1904, he joined the cadets at Bensberg. In 1911, he joined the Uhlans. He began World War I with the Uhlans, and went into combat with them in both...
- 22 February 1917 - 17 May 1917 Lieutenant Erich Wieland
- 17 May 1917 - 28 July 1918 Lieutenant Hermann GöringHermann GöringHermann Wilhelm Göring, was a German politician, military leader, and a leading member of the Nazi Party. He was a veteran of World War I as an ace fighter pilot, and a recipient of the coveted Pour le Mérite, also known as "The Blue Max"...
- 29 July 1918 - 11 November 1918 Hermann FrommherzHermann FrommherzGeneralmajor Hermann Frommherz Military Order of St. Henry, Royal House Order of Hohenzollern, Knight's Cross of the Karl-Friedrich Order of Military Merit, began his military career in World War I as an ace fighter pilot. He was credited with 32 victories...