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What was the primary mission of Nachtjagdgeschwader 1?

  • Night-fighting

  • Daylight bombing

  • Maritime patrol

  • Transport

Answer

Night-fighting was the primary mission of Nachtjagdgeschwader 1 (NJG 1), a German Luftwaffe unit active during World War II. NJG 1 was responsible for intercepting and destroying Allied bombers operating over German-occupied territory at night. The unit employed specialized night-fighting tactics and aircraft, such as the Messerschmitt Bf 110 and Junkers Ju 88, to achieve its mission.
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