
Stationed at Nordholz, operates super lynx from german navy frigates
18jul63 - Marinefliegergeschwader 3 (Naval Air Wing 3) established.
01apr64 - Official formation in Kiel-Holtenau.
15jan65 - Nordholz Air Base became home of MFG3 (NAW 3).
09jul67 - MFG 3 (NAW 3) named Graf Zeppelin.
01oct81 - 3.Staffel (3.Sqd) with Sea Lynx formed
07may97 - Official Opening Naval Air and Air Ship (Zeppelin) Museum at Nordholz Air Base.
01jul99 - 85 Years Nordholz Air Base and 35 Years MFG 3 Annivarsary.
01apr00 - Landing of the first 4 Super Lynx Mk.88a.

On November 2012, the Sea Lynx helicopters were transferred to MFG5.
The unit flies the Do228 and P-3C Orion patrol aircraft
The unit flies the Do228 and P-3C Orion patrol aircraft
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Marinefliegergeschwader 3 Operations |
Dates | Operation | |
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2012-jun-23 | 2012-jun-23 | Fly out MFG-5 Kiel |
2008-jun-26 | 2008-jun-27 | SAR Meet 2008 |
2005-jun-20 | 2005-jun-25 | SAR meet 2005 |