Messerschmitt
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Messerschmitt 109D-1
In January 1939, the Luftwaffe had only seven Nachtjagdversuchsstaffeln (experimental night fighter squadrons) equipped with Arado Ar 68s and Messerschmitt Bf 109Ds. These units were nicknamed the Mondlichtstaffeln ("Moonlight Squadrons"). In February 1940, an experimental night fighter unit, commanded by Major Blumens