Luftflotte 3

Luftflotte 3 [For an explanation of the meaning of Luftwaffe unit designation see Luftwaffe Organisation] (Air Fleet 3) was one of the primary divisions of the German Luftwaffe in World War II. It was formed on February 1, 1939 from Luftwaffengruppenkommando 3 in Munich and redesignated Luftwaffenkommando West on September 26 1944.

Commanding Officers

*Generalfeldmarschall Hugo Sperrle, 1 February 1939 - 23 August 1944
*Generaloberst Otto Deßloch, 23 August 1944 - 22 September 1944
*Generalleutnant Alexander Holle, 22 September 1944 - 26 September 1944

Chief of staff

*Generalmajor Maximilian Ritter von Pohl, 1 February 1939 - 10.6.40
*Oberst Günther Korten, 11 June 1940 - 31 December 1940
*Generalmajor Karl Koller, 1 January 1941 - 23 August 1943
*Generalleutnant Hermann Plocher, 1 October 1943 - 26 September 44

ubordinated units

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References

;Notes;References
* [http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gliederungen/Luftflotten/Luftflotte3.htm Luftflotte 3 @ Lexikon der Wehrmacht]
* [http://www.ww2.dk/air/hq/lfl3.htm Luftflotte 3 @ The Luftwaffe, 1933-45]