What was the name of the fighter wing known as JG 26?
"Schlageter"
"Richthofen"
"Mölders"
"Udet"
Answer
The name of the fighter wing known as JG 26 was "Schlageter". The wing was named after Albert Leo Schlageter, a German saboteur who was executed by the French in 1923. JG 26 was one of the most successful fighter wings of the Luftwaffe during World War II, claiming over 700 victories.
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