Schlachtgeschwader 77
Schlachtgeschwader 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. 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.
Commanding officers
- Major Helmut Bruck, 18 October 1943 – 15 February 1945
- Obstleutnant Manfred Mossinger, 16 February 1945 – 8 May 1945