Sanitäts-Flugbereitschaft 17

Formed 3.41 in Wien.

Disbanded 12.44.

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, 3.41 - 5.42
Nikolayew, 3.42
Maikop, 10.42
Saporoshje, 2.43
Woroschilowsk, 6.43


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