Jagdgeschwader 400: Germany's Elite Rocket Figh... Apr 2026

Jagdgeschwader 400 (JG 400) was the Luftwaffe's sole operational fighter wing utilizing the rocket-powered Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet, established in February 1944 for point defense against Allied bombers. Primarily based at Brandis, the unit operated the highly volatile, short-endurance Komet to achieve a limited number of combat kills, often suffering more losses through accidents than combat. For an in-depth history of JG 400, refer to Osprey Publishing .