Flieger-Ausbildungs-Regiment 51

Kommandeure:

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Formed 1 Apr 1939 in Weimar-Nohra from Flieger-Ersatz-Abteilung 51 with:

• Stab
• I. Ausbildungs-Bataillon from Flieger-Ersatz-Abteilung 51
• Flugzeugführerschule (Schule/FAR.51) from FFS A/B Weimar-Nohra

II. Ausbildungs-Bataillon was formed in 1940, while the Schule/FAR.51 left the regiment 1 Oct 1941, and became FFS A/B 51.

Moved to Heiligenbeil (Jan 1940) and Antwerpen (Apr 1941).

On 16 Aug 1942 redesignated Flieger-Regiment 51.

In Jun 1944 renamed Luftgau-Feld-Regiment Belgien-Nordfrankreich (mot. ) 51 with 2 battalions.

Disbanded 9 Sep 1944, and absorbed by the Fallschirmtruppe.

Flieger-Ausbildungs-Bataillon 51 was formed in Groningen from the renmants of the regiment in Sep 1944. Disbanded Feb 1945.

Organisation:

1939/40: Stab, I. (1-5), 6., 7., Schule
1941/42: Stab, I. (1-5), 7., II. (8-12)
1942/44: Stab, I. - III.