Jagdverband 44

Jagdverband 44
Unit insignia
ActiveMarch 1945 May 1945
Country Nazi Germany
Branch Luftwaffe
TypeSpecial operations forces
RoleAerial reconnaissance
Aerial warfare
Air combat manoeuvring
Airstrike
Close air support
Special operations
Tactical bombing
Garrison/HQAinring
EngagementsDefense of the Reich
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Adolf Galland
Heinz Bär
Aircraft flown
FighterMe 262, Fw 190D

Jagdverband 44 (JV 44) was a German Luftwaffe special operations unit during World War II. It was formed during the last months of World War II to operate the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter.