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What was Homuth's rank when he became group commander of I. Gruppe in JG 27?

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Oberst
Hauptmann
Gruppenkommandeur

Answer

As Gruppenkommandeur, Homuth held the rank of major and commanded the I. Gruppe of Jagdgeschwader 27 (JG 27), a German fighter wing during World War II. He was responsible for leading and coordinating the combat operations of his group of fighter aircraft, overseeing the training and readiness of his pilots, and ensuring the overall effectiveness of his unit in carrying out its missions.