32 years after the crash and death of the German World War II fighter ace Werner Mölders, JG 74 received the honorary name of "JG 74 Mölders" on 22 November 1973. However, the German parliament decided in 1998 that it is not proper to name organizations after people who were active in the Legion Condor.
32 years after the death of German World War II fighter ace Werner Mölders, JG 74 was given the honorary name "JG 74 Mölders" on November 22, 1973. However, in 1998, the German parliament decided that it is inappropriate to name organizations after individuals associated with the Legion Condor.