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What was the 27th Fighter Wing known as in German?

Jagdgeschwader 27
Kampfgeschwader 27
Sturzkampfgeschwader 27
Nachtjagdgeschwader 27

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The Jagdgeschwader 27, also known as the 27th Fighter Wing, was a German fighter aviation unit during World War II. Formed in May 1942, it primarily operated on the Western Front, engaging in combat against Allied air forces. The unit achieved notable successes, earning a reputation for its skilled pilots and effective tactics.