Luftwaffe.
1935–1945 aerial warfare branch of Germany's military
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What's happening
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Luftwaffe jets are conducting low-flying training exercises in Mid Wales, supporting NATO collective defence.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Luftwaffe monitored enemy aircraft losses and operations before launching attacks on a capital city.Some support1 report
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Charles Lindbergh was impressed with the quality of the German air force (Luftwaffe).Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Plessey designed artillery layouts for anti-aircraft guns for the Luftwaffe.Some support1 report
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The Royal Air Force leveraged a high-octane fuel advantage over the Luftwaffe in a recent air engagement.Some support1 report
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Luftwaffe conducted indiscriminate airstrikes in Poland.Some support1 report
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The Führer issued an order to the Luftwaffe to eliminate a fly.Some support1 report
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Luftwaffe requires American weapons systems, while the EU limits US participation in defense projects.Some support1 report
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An exhibition was held at a Luftwaffe-linked site, where a State Secretary engaged with industry leaders and committees toured aerospace research facilities.Some support1 report
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A new BBC war drama is being produced, featuring actors like Ben Aldridge and Sam Heughan, based on real-life wartime experiences.Some support2 reports
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During the 1943 campaign, fierce clashes occurred involving Rhodes and Leros, where German forces gained air superiority and the Luftwaffe was almost absent during the Allied landing.Some support2 reports
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Around Luftwaffe this week
News at the entities that move Luftwaffe most-
American StructuralU.S. troops conducted joint military drills near Bogotá, Colombia, as part of defining economic supremacy goals.Moves Luftwaffe
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Royal Air Force OperationalAn inquiry has been launched into RAF bases and weapons supplied to Israel, amid political pushback from Jeremy Corbyn.Moves Luftwaffe
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NATO OperationalNATO fighter jets scrambled over Lithuania as drones were detected in Belarus and flew into Latvian airspace.Moves Luftwaffe
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Normandy Shared contextThe Battleship Texas, which supported the D-Day invasion of Normandy, is moving to a permanent home in Galveston.Moves Luftwaffe
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London OperationalPalestinian Forum holds a solidarity festival in London and Glasgow supporting the Gaza Strip.Moves Luftwaffe
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Poland OperationalPoland and Czech Republic are seeing a growing rate of international arrivals, driven by snow tourism.Moves Luftwaffe
Connections
The 17 strongest of 30, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
German Air Force Mentioned together
Luftwaffe is the German term used to refer to the German Air Force.
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London Operational
The evidence indicates that the Luftwaffe launched attacks against London, which was identified as the capital city during the relevant historical period.
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Holger Neumann Structural
Holger Neumann served as the Chief of the air force for the Luftwaffe.
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Bletchley Park Operational
Bletchley Park's code-breaking efforts were functionally aimed at exploiting the German military encryption systems used by the Luftwaffe.
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American Structural
Luftwaffe depends on American for the supply of weapons systems.
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Führer Structural
The Führer issued direct operational commands to the Luftwaffe.
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Plessey Structural
The company Plessey was responsible for designing artillery layouts and supplying components for the operational needs of the Luftwaffe.
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Air Ministry Operational
The Air Ministry monitored the operations and enemy aircraft losses of the Luftwaffe.
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Normandy Shared context
The operational context of the Luftwaffe was situated within the geographical area of Normandy during the Allied landings.
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NATO Operational
Luftwaffe is described as supporting NATO's collective defence.
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Royal Air Force Operational
The Royal Air Force leveraged a fuel advantage to compete against the Luftwaffe during historical conflict.
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Charles Lindbergh Mentioned together
Lindbergh was aware of the existence and quality of the German air force (Luftwaffe).
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Poland Operational
Luftwaffe conducted indiscriminate airstrikes in Poland.
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Derby Shared context
Luftwaffe bombers targeted the city of Derby during wartime operations.
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Clydebank Shared context
The Luftwaffe conducted a historical visit to the location of Clydebank.
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Schönefeld Shared context
Luftwaffe is associated with the location of Schönefeld, where an exhibition is held.
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Italy Shared context
Luftwaffe conducted combat operations over Italy during a historical period.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
3 eventsShow 3 earlier months
August 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
4 events- The Royal Air Force leveraged a high-octane fuel advantage over the Luftwaffe in a recent air engagement.
- Luftwaffe conducted indiscriminate airstrikes in Poland.
- The Führer issued an order to the Luftwaffe to eliminate a fly.
- Luftwaffe requires American weapons systems, while the EU limits US participation in defense projects.
June 2026
3 events- An exhibition was held at a Luftwaffe-linked site, where a State Secretary engaged with industry leaders and committees toured aerospace research facilities.
- A new BBC war drama is being produced, featuring actors like Ben Aldridge and Sam Heughan, based on real-life wartime experiences.
- During the 1943 campaign, fierce clashes occurred involving Rhodes and Leros, where German forces gained air superiority and the Luftwaffe was almost absent during the Allied landing.