 "Gruppe" (3rd group) of JG 54.At the time, the "Gruppe" was based at Vélizy – Villacoublay Air Base, France on the Western Front and fought in German retreat following the Invasion of Normandy.The "Gruppe" was withdrawn from combat operations on 5 September, relocating to Oldenburg where it became the first unit to receive the new Fw 190 D-9.