Richthofen

摘要

The reform plans unfolded by the German ministry of defence in October 2011 led to the most drastic restructuring of the Bundeswehr (German armed forces) since its establishment in November 1955. As for Luftwaffe (German Air Force) Eurofighter operations, the plans clarified two things: the final batch of 37 Tranche 3B jets would not be ordered, and therefore the Bundeswehr would not get 180 Eurofighters to equip five wings as previously planned. In addition, Wittmundhafen Air Base (AB) in northwest Germany - home to . Jagdgeschwader 71 'Richthofen' (JG 71, Fighter Wing 71), the last operational wing flying the F-4F Phantom II - would be retained as the last of four air bases to convert to the Eurofighter once the F-4F retired in June 2013.