Zerstörergeschwader 2
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It was disbanded in January 1943.
Commanders
Major Friedrich Vollbracht (1 Apr 1940 - 4 Sep 1940)Oberst Ralph von Rettberg (? Apr 1942 - ? Jan 1943)
Notable members
Johannes Gentzen (The first German ace of the war, i.e. the first to score five kills. He was killed in a crash on 26 May 1940)Friedrich Vollbracht (scored two victories in WW1 and two more as commander of ZG2)
Sources used
Research by Gareth CollinsJohn Weal - Messerschmitt Bf 110 Zerstorer Aces of World War 2