Jagdgeschwader 3
| Jagdgeschwader 3 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1939–45 |
| Country | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe |
| Type | Fighter Aircraft |
| Role | Air superiority |
| Size | Air Force Wing |
| Nickname(s) | Udet |
| Patron | Ernst Udet |
| Fighter Aircraft | Messerschmitt Bf 109, Focke-Wulf Fw 190A, Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 |
| Engagements | Western Front |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Günther Lützow, Heinrich Bär |
Jagdgeschwader 3 (JG 3) "Udet" was a Luftwaffe fighter wing of World War II. The Geschwader operated on all the German fronts in the European Theatre of World War II. It was named after Ernst Udet, an important figure in the development of the Luftwaffe, in 1942.