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''Schnellkampfgeschwader'' 210 (SKG 210) was a Luftwaffe fast bomber wing of the Second World War. The unit was created in April 1941 and absorbed by the Zerstörergeschwader 1 on 4 January 1942. == Origins 1940 == SKG 210 had its origins in ''Erprobungsgruppe'' 210 (Test Wing 210), formed at Köln-Ostheim airfield under the command of Hptm. Walter Rubensdörffer in July 1940. The unit initially raised to oversee the testing and operational development of the newly introduced Messerschmitt Me 210. However, such were the delays in that aircraft’s development that the unit was utilised to develop tactical and strategic practices required to operate the in-service Bf 110 in the fighter-bomber and ground-attack role. ''1. Staffel'' was formed from 1 staffel, Zerstörergeschwader 1 (ZG 1—1st Destroyer Wing) commanded by Hptm. Martin Lutz, a Spanish war veteran with 2 confirmed kills. ''2. Staffel'' was formed from the already battle-seasoned 3. Staffel, Sturzkampfgeschwader 77 (StG 77—77th Dive Bomber Wing) under Oblt. Wilhelm-Richard Rössiger. ''3. Staffel'' had its origins within ''4 (jagd)./Träger Gruppe.186.'' This unit was originally raised to equip the German aircraft-carrier ''Graf Zeppelin'', which was launched in 1938 but never commissioned. Using the Bf 110C-6 (equipped with the MK 101 30mm cannon), the Bf 110D-0 and Bf 109E-4B fighter bombers, the unit carried out anti-shipping operations during the initial stages of the Battle of Britain. Switching to low level precision bombing operations in August, ''Erprobungsgruppe 210'' targeted Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter airfields, often using the element of surprise due to their low level approach and causing extensive damage. Losses could often be high however, as on 15 August 1940 when the unit lost 6 Bf 110s and a Bf 109, including Hptm. Rubensdorffer. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Schnellkampfgeschwader 210」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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