Luftflotte ReichFor an explanation of the meaning of Luftwaffe unit designation see Luftwaffe Organisation (Air Fleet ''Reich'') was one of the primary divisions of the German

Luftwaffe The Luftwaffe () was the aerial warfare, aerial-warfare branch of the before and during World War II. German Empire, Germany's military air arms during World War I, the of the Imperial German Army, Imperial Army and the of the Imperial Ge ...

World War II World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the wo ...

. It was formed on February 5, 1944 in Berlin-Wannsee from ''Luftwaffenbefehlshaber Mitte''. Its primary task was to defend German air space during the Defense of the Reich campaign. It was among the only Luftwaffe division that was in possession of a sizable number of Me 262s and Me 163s fielding over 140 rocket aircraft as late as February 1945.

Commanding officers

* Generaloberst Hans-Jürgen Stumpff, 5 February 1944 – 8 May 1945

Chief of staff

* Generalmajor Sigismund Freiherr von Falkenstein, 5 February – 12 May 1944 * Generalmajor Andreas Nielsen, 12 May 1944 – 8 May 1945

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* German Air Fleets in World War II Military units and formations established in 1944 Military units and formations disestablished in 1945 {{mil-unit-stub