Luftflotte 4

Luftflotte 4[1] (Air Fleet 4) was one of the primary divisions of the German Luftwaffe in World War II. It was formed on March 18, 1939, from Luftwaffenkommando Österreich in Vienna. The Luftflotte was redesignated on 21 April 1945, to Luftwaffenkommando 4, and became subordinated to Luftflotte 6. It was the Luftflotte 4, which was responsible for the bombing campaign of Stalingrad, where ca. 40000 civilians died. This Luftwaffe Detachment was based in Romania, Bulgaria, Southeast Poland, Hungary, Ukraine and Russian occupied territories, for supporting Axis forces; with command offices in Morczyn, Hungary, during 26 June 1944, Eastern Front.

see Organization of the Luftwaffe (1933–1945) for explanation of abbreviations used below.

Strategic reconnaissance

Transports (special duties)

Strategic Reconnaissance

Tactical reconnaissance

Maritime reconnaissance

Fighters

Land air strike

Night land attack

Bombers (medium)

Strategic reconnaissance

Tactical reconnaissance

Land air strike

Night land attack

Bombers

Tactical Reconnaissance

Fighters

Bombers

Rapid bombers

Strategic/tactical reconnaissance

Fighters

Tactical support (dive bombers)

Bombers

Fighters

Night fighters

Commanding officers

Flag for the Chief of a Luftflotte

Chief of staff

Herbert Olbricht

References

Notes
  1. For an explanation of the meaning of Luftwaffe unit designation see Luftwaffe Organisation
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