Sanitäts-Flugbereitschaft 17

Formed Mar 1941 in Wien.

Disbanded Dec 1944.

Had about 130 men, and initially 3 Ju 52, but this was later increased to 5 or 6 Ju 52. In 1942 also received 3 Fi 156.

During the war a Krankenkraftwagenzug (ambulance platoon) with 12 ambulances, was added.

Known bases:

Wien, Mar 1941 - May 1942
Nikolayew, Mar 1942
Maikop, Oct 1942
Saporoshje, Feb 1943
Woroschilowsk, Jun 1943