Sturzkampfgeschwader 1
Sturzkampfgeschwader 1 (StG 1 - Dive Bomber Wing 1) was a Luftwaffe dive bomber wing during World War II.
| Sturzkampfgeschwader 1 | |
|---|---|
I./StG 1's emblem | |
| Active | 1 May 1939 – 18 October 1943 |
| Country | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe |
| Type | Dive bomber |
| Role | Close air support Offensive counter air Anti-tank warfare Air interdiction Maritime interdiction Bandenbekämpfung (anti-partisan) |
| Size | Air Force Wing |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Helmut Mahlke (commanded one group) |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol | A5 |
StG 1 was formed in May 1939 and remained active until October 1943, when it was renamed and reorganised into Schlachtgeschwader 1 (SG 1). It operated the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka dive-bomber exclusively in the combat role.
StG 1 served the German war effort on every front including limited Bandenbekämpfung operations in support of Wehrmacht and Nazi paramilitary forces.
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