Jagdgeschwader 71, Air Force wing in Friesland, Germany
Jagdgeschwader 71 is an air defense wing of the German Air Force based at Wittmundhafen Air Base in Friesland. It operates fighter aircraft and employs both military and civilian personnel to carry out its operational missions.
The wing was established in 1959 and took on responsibility for air defense over northern German airspace. Over the decades, it evolved from operating early jet fighters to modern combat aircraft.
The wing preserves military aviation heritage through its connection to Manfred von Richthofen, with Erich Hartmann serving as one of its first commanders.
As an active military installation, the base is not open to the public. Information about the unit can be obtained through official Bundeswehr sources.
The facility requires infrastructure investments of 350 million euros, leading to the temporary relocation of all Eurofighter aircraft to Laage until 2024.
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