[Seaplanes]

In September 1943 it was decided to form a new Staffel with base in Skaramanga attached to S.A.Gr.126 by drawing the 3 Ar 196's each from 1. and 3./S.A.Gr.125 + a further 3 aircraft from the reserves. These two Staffeln were otherwise equipped with BV 138 but each had a flight of 3 Ar 196. It was also discussed to equip this new Staffel with seaplanes found in Italy. The first mention about this is on 18.09.43 followed by a new letter of 24.09.43. As I mentioned in my previous posting, I do not have the date of the actual formation order from Gen.Qu. 2.Abt., but it was published in the KTB for Gen.d.Lw.b.Ob.d.M. for 10.10.43. I have not seen mention of a 4./126 before this date. Do you have any source refrence. All my information is from the original KTB's.