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Jagdfliegerführer Rumänien
Jagdfliegerführer Rumänien was formed July 1943 in Otopeni (Bucharest), Romania subordinated to Luftflotte 4. The headquarters was located at Otopeni, and from August 1944 in Budak. The unit was disbanded on 4 September 1944. The unit was known as Jagdfliegerführer Rumänien until 7 February 1944, when it was redesignated Jagdfliegerführer Balkan. It then was reformed on 7 February 1944 as Jagdabschnittsführer Rumänien. Stab/Jafü Rumänien used Bü 131 and Fi 156 aircraft. Commanding officers *Oberstleutnant Bernhard Woldenga, July 1943 - February 1944 *Oberstleutnant Eduard Neumann, February 1944 - August 1944 Organization 31 August 1943 *I./ JG 4 (Mizil) *IV./NJG 6 ( Ziliștea) 10 November 1943 *I./JG 4 (Mizil) *10./JG 301 (Mizil) *III./JG 77 (Mizil) *IV./NJG 6 (Ziliștea) 3 April 1944 *II./JG 77 (Mizil) *IV./NJG 6 (Ziliștea) **10./NJG 6 (Otopeni) **11./NJG 6 (Ziliștea) *2./ NJG 100 (Focșani, Ziliștea, and Otopeni) *10./JG 301 (Otopeni) *(rum) I. JGr. (''Grupul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luftwaffe Organization
The Luftwaffe () was the aerial-warfare branch of the before and during World War II. Germany's military air arms during World War I, the of the Imperial Army and the of the Imperial Navy, had been disbanded in May 1920 in accordance with the terms of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles, which banned Germany from having any air force. During the interwar period, German pilots were trained secretly in violation of the treaty at Lipetsk Air Base in the Soviet Union. With the rise of the Nazi Party and the repudiation of the Versailles Treaty, the Luftwaffe's existence was publicly acknowledged and officially established on 26 February 1935, just over two weeks before open defiance of the Versailles Treaty through German rearmament and conscription would be announced on 16 March. The Condor Legion, a Luftwaffe detachment sent to aid Nationalist forces in the Spanish Civil War, provided the force with a valuable testing ground for new tactics and aircraft. Partially as a resul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NJG 100
''Nachtjagdgeschwader'' 100 (NJG 100) was a Luftwaffe night fighter-wing of World War II. The ''Geschwader'' did not have a ''Stab'' and no ''Geschwaderkommodore''. It had two ''Gruppen'' (groups), operating separately. The I. ''Gruppe'' of NJG 100 was formed in early 1943 from the II.(Eis)/ ''Nachtjagdgeschwader'' 5 while II. ''Gruppe'' was formed in July 1944 from three ''Staffeln'' of ''Nachtjagdgeschwader'' 200. Commanding officers ;Gruppenkommandeure I. ''Gruppe'' of NJG 100 *Major Heinrich Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein Heinrich Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn (14 August 1916 – 21 January 1944) was a German night fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II. At the time of his death, Sayn-Wittgenstein was the highest-scoring night fighter pilot in t ..., 1 August 1943 – 5 August 1943 *Major Rudolf Schoenert, 5 August 1943 – 31 December 1943 II. ''Gruppe'' of NJG 100 *Major Paul Zorner, 20 July 1944 – 8 May 1945 External links References to the Nachtj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamaia
Mamaia () is a resort on the Romanian Black Sea shore and a district of Constanța. Considered to be Romania's most popular resort, Mamaia is situated immediately north-east of Constanța's city center. It has almost no full-time residents, being populated mostly during the summer. Mamaia lies on a strip of land in length and only in width, between the Black Sea and Lake Siutghiol. The beach season is at its best between mid June and early September, when average daytime temperatures range between . The water stays warm until mid autumn. With an investment of approximately €3.5 million, a gondola lift system was inaugurated in 2004 connecting the entrance from Constanta to the resort and the casino area, spanning 2 km. Hotels range from mid-end to exclusive 4- and 5-star hotels and private clubs. There are also camping sites in the north. The 11th reunion of the Central European heads of state took place in Mamaia on 27–28 May 2004. Climate The district of Mamaia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1st Fighter Flotilla
''Grupul 2 Aeronautic'' ("2nd Aeronautical Group" in English), also known as ''Grupul 2 Aviație'' ("2nd Aviation Group") was one of the three groups of the Romanian Air Corps created following the aviation reorganization in the winter of 1916/1917. In the 1920s, it was transformed into the 2nd Bombardment Group, then into the 1st Fighter Flotilla () in 1937. History At the end of 1916, General Constantin Prezan, the new Chief of the , advised by the Chief of the French Military Mission, decided to reorganize the Romanian aviation. As a result of this reorganization, the aviation was composed of 3 Aeronautical Groups with 6 reconnaissance squadrons, 4 fighter squadrons, 1 long-range reconnaissance squadron, 1 bombardment squadron and 5 aerostation companies. Each Aeronautical Group was assigned to a Romanian or Russian army. , headquartered at Tecuci was initially assigned to the 4th Russian Army. The group, commanded by Major (Maj.) Andrei Popovici, was composed of 1 fighter a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Târgșoru Nou
Târgșoru may refer to one of two places in Prahova County, Romania: *Târgșoru Vechi Târgșoru Vechi is a communes of Romania, commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Stăncești, Strejnicu (commune seat), Târgșoru Vechi, and Zahanaua. There is an aerodrome for general aviation in Strejnic ... *Târgșoru Nou, a village in Ariceștii Rahtivani Commune {{geodis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JG 53
''Jagdgeschwader'' 53 (JG 53) was a Luftwaffe fighter-wing of World War II. It operated in Western Europe and in the Mediterranean. ''Jagdgeschwader'' 53 - or as it was better known, the "Pik As" ''(Ace of Spades)'' Geschwader - was one of the oldest German fighter units of World War II with its origins going back to 1937. JG 53 flew the various models of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 throughout World War II. World War II Invasion of France; Battle of Britain The ''Geschwader'' commenced its wartime operations with a high proportion of its personnel experienced ex-Condor Legion pilots including Werner Mölders. On 14 May 1940, JG 53 claimed some 43 victories in one day. The Battle of France thus saw the Geschwader score heavily during May and June 1940, with some 275 claims against '' Armee de l'Air'' and Royal Air Force forces. While JG 53 was making a reputation for itself during the Battle of Britain, according to RAF Air Ministry intelligence summary no. 60, ''Reichsmarschall' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bozhurishte
Bozhurishte ( ) is a town in western Bulgaria. It is the administrative center of Bozhurishte Municipality in Sofia Province; close to Kostinbrod and the capital Sofia. The old airport of Sofia, now a military one, is near the town. Bozhurishte was first mentioned in 1750. Etymology Its name is derived from the flower peony (). Demographics Economy TEREM, a former weapons manufacturer owned by the government and recently sold to private investors, operates from Bozhurishte. Logistics Park Bozhurishte is also part of the city economy and stands as the only large logistics, strategic storage, and light industrial project in the small city. Image:Bojurishte Church.JPG, Church Image:Bojurishte Culture Home.JPG, ''Chitalishte A ''chitalishte'' (, ) is a traditional Bulgarian public institution and building that fulfills several functions at once, such as a community centre, public library, and a theatre. It is also used as an educational institution, where people o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sofia Airport
Sofia Vasil Levski Airport () is the main international airport of Bulgaria, located east of the centre of the capital Sofia. In 2019 the airport surpassed 7 million passengers for the first time. The airport serves as the home base for BH Air, Bulgaria Air, European Air Charter and GullivAir, and as a base for both Ryanair and Wizz Air. The airport also houses the Bulgarian Air Force's Vrazhdebna Air Base. History Early years On 16 September 1937, Tsar Boris III signed a decree which declared land within the Village of Vrazhdebna be allocated for the construction of an airport. Construction then began on the site, which was from the city centre. Two years later in 1939, Sofia Airport opened its first passenger waiting room, and after another two years was followed by a fully constructed airfield with a fully paved runway. From June through September 1938, Yugoslav airline Aeroput connected Sofia with Belgrade thrice weekly using Lockheed Model 10 Electra planes. Durin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niš
Niš (; sr-Cyrl, Ниш, ; names of European cities in different languages (M–P)#N, names in other languages), less often spelled in English as Nish, is the list of cities in Serbia, third largest city in Serbia and the administrative center of the Nišava District. It is located in the Southern Serbia (Geographical Region), southern part of Serbia. , the city proper has a population of 178,976, while its administrative area (City of Niš) has a population of 249,501 inhabitants. Several Roman emperors were born in Niš or used it as a residence: Constantine the Great, the first Christian emperor and the founder of Constantinople, Constantius III, Constans, Vetranio, Julian (emperor), Julian, Valentinian I, Valens; and Justin I. Emperor Claudius Gothicus decisively defeated the Goths at the Battle of Naissus (present-day Niš). Later playing a prominent role in the history of the Byzantine Empire, the city's past would earn it the nickname ''Imperial City.'' After about 400 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JG 51
''Jagdgeschwader'' 51 (JG 51) was a German fighter wing during World War II. JG 51's pilots won more awards than any other fighter wing of the Luftwaffe, and operated in all major theatres of war. Its members included Anton Hafner, Heinz Bär, Karl-Gottfried Nordmann, and Günther Schack. World War II Formed in August 1939 and commanded by Theo Osterkamp, JG 51 was based in the early months of the war in the West, fighting in the Battle of France and the Battle of Britain. From late June 1940 to mid July 1940, JG 51 was the only fighter Geschwader engaged continuously against the RAF. During the battle JG 51 lost 68 pilots, the highest casualty rate of the Luftwaffe fighter units engaged. From 12 July 1940 until November 1940, Stab JG 51 was located at Saint-Inglevert Airfield in Saint-Inglevert, France. Major Werner Mölders became the unit's commander in July 1940 and led the unit during the invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941. During Operation Barbarossa, JG 51 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pipera Airport
Bucharest Pipera Airfield was located in the Pipera neighborhood of Bucharest, Romania, at the northern edge of the city, right next to the town of Voluntari, Ilfov County. The airport no longer exists. A small military base, which also hosts the National Museum of Romanian Aviation, remains in the location where the airport used to be. History The airfield was established in 1915. It was used by the Romanian Air Corps to continue the training of pilots who graduated from the Cotroceni Military Pilot School. In October 1919, a Zeppelin-Staaken R.XIVa which crash landed near Cristinești was brought to Pipera. The heavy bomber flew from Cristinești to the airfield with a stop in Adjud. It was used to train bomber pilots for several years. In the interwar period, the airfield was used for civilian purposes as well. The first direct flight from Paris to Bucharest was done by the French–Romanian airline company CFRNA/CIDNA, with an airplane piloted by Albert Louis Deullin, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Popești-Leordeni
Popești-Leordeni () is a town in Ilfov County, Muntenia, Romania, south of downtown Bucharest, although from the northern edge of the town to the southern edge of Bucharest the distance is less than . Most of its inhabitants commute to Bucharest, with Popești-Leordeni being seen as a satellite town of the Romanian capital. According to the 2011 census, Popești-Leordeni has a population of 21,895 inhabitants, making it the fourth most populous urban center in Ilfov County, after Voluntari, Pantelimon and Buftea. The settlement is known as the site of an old Bulgarian Catholic community. History Popești-Leordeni is a town located in Ilfov County, Romania, historically formed by the unification of two distinct villages: Popești and Leordeni. The name Popești derives from the Romanian word ''popă'', meaning "priest" (cognate with "pope"), while the name Leordeni comes from ''leurdă'', the Romanian term for "rams" or Allium ursinum. The villages of Popești and Leordeni were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
