Jagdgeschwader 72
| Jagdgeschwader 72 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 March 1961 – 31 January 2002 |
| Country | Germany |
| Branch | German Air Force |
| Type | Fighter Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Rheine-Hopsten Air Base |
| Nickname(s) | Westfalen |
| Equipment | McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II |
Jagdgeschwader 72 "Westfalen" (Fighter Wing 72 "Westphalia") is a former fighter wing of the Luftwaffe and was stationed at Hopsten Air Base. The unit was originally established as Jagdbombergeschwader 36 (Fighter-Bomber Wing 36) and converted into a wing squadron in 1991. After being decommissioned on January 31, 2002, the wing's 2nd Squadron was maintained as the F-4F Flight Training Center until mid-2006.