Inspector of Bombers (

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: ''Inspekteur der Kampfflieger'') was not a rank but a leading position within the High Command of the German ''

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Oberkommando der Luftwaffe The (; abbreviated OKL) was the high command of the air force () of Nazi Germany. History The was organized in a large and diverse structure led by Reich minister and supreme commander of the Air force (german: Oberbefehlshaber der Luftwaf ...

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. The inspector was responsible for the readiness, training and tactics of the German bomber force. It was not an operational command. The senior commander position of this unit was renamed to General of Bombers (''General der Kampfflieger'') in 1942.

Inspectors

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References

* Rohde, Jens (2001). ''Auf Gedeih und Verderb - Eine deutsche Flugzeugbesatzung im 2. Weltkrieg''. BoD – Books on Demand. . Luftwaffe Military ranks of Germany {{Germany-WWII-stub