9. Flieger-DivisionFor an explanation of the meaning of Luftwaffe unit designation see Luftwaffe Organisation (9th Air Division) was one of the primary divisions of the German Luftwaffe in World War II. The division was founded on 1 February 1940 in Jever and initially subordinated to the Oberkommando der Luftwaffe (OBdL). On 23 May 1940 the division was subordinated to the Luftflotte 2 and transferred to Soesterberg in July 1940. The unit was redesignated IX. Fliegerkorps in November 1940.
The division was recreated as 9. Flieger-Division (J) on 26 January 1945 in Prague. The division led the various combat groups that had re-equipped with fighter aircraft and was subordinated to Luftflotte 10.
Commanding officers
General Joachim Coeler, 1 February 1940 – November 1940 Oberst Hajo Herrmann, 26 January 1945 – May 1945
Notes
References 9. Flieger-Division @ Lexikon der Wehrmacht 9. Flieger-Division (J) @ Lexikon der Wehrmacht