Jagdstaffel 74


Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 74, commonly abbreviated to Jasta 74, was a "hunting group" of the Luftstreitkräfte, the air arm of the Imperial German Army during World War I. The squadron would score over 22 aerial victories during the war, including a night time victory. The unit's victories came at the expense of one pilot killed in action, one wounded in action, and one taken prisoner of war.

History

Jasta 74 was founded at Fliegerersatz-Abteilung 1 at Altenberg on 16 February 1918. The new squadron became operational on the 25th. On 8 March 1918, it was posted to 1 Armee. The fighter squadron drew first blood on 3 April 1918.

Commanding officers (''[Staffelführer]'')