3. Flieger-Division - Parachute Division

Kommandeure:

• Gen Richard Putzier, 1 Aug 1938 - 27 Sep 1939

Ia:

• Obstlt Karl Hentschel, 1 Aug 1938 - 27 Sep 1939

Formed 1 Aug 1938 in Munstter from Hohere Fliegerkommandeure 4.

On 1 Nov 1938 became Flieger-Division 22, but on 1 Feb 1939 again became 3. Flieger-Division.

On 28 Sep 1939 renamed General z.b.V. der Luftflotte 2. Was originally to have been renamed III. Fliegerkorps.

HQ at Munstter Aug 1938 - Sep 1939.

Subordinated to Luftwaffengruppenkommando 2 (Aug 1938 - Feb 1939) and Luftflotte 2 (Feb 1939 - Sep 1939)