What was the name of the group Schnaufer commanded?
Nachtjagdgeschwader 1
Nachtjagdgeschwader 3
Nachtjagdgeschwader 4
Nachtjagdgeschwader 2
Answer
The Nachtjagdgeschwader 4, also known as NJG 4, was a German night fighter wing during World War II. Commanded by Major Wolfgang Schnaufer, it achieved remarkable success, credited with shooting down over 100 Allied aircraft. The wing operated primarily on the Western Front, defending German airspace against Allied bombing raids. Schnaufer himself became one of the most successful night fighter pilots in history, credited with over 121 aerial victories.
Night Fighter Ace: The Untold Story of Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer
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