German Seaplane bases on Crete

[Jagdkommando]

Dear members,

Does anyone have a complete overview over german seaplane bases / units on Crete from 1941-45 ??

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Warmest regards,
Jagdkommando

[byron-]

Aufklärungsgruppe 125 (See):

07.42-07.43 und 15.01.44-05.44 in Suda / Kreta

2./125: 13.07.43 in Suda von 2./Aufkl.Gr.125 (See) aufgestellt; 12.43 wurde 4./SAGr.126
07.43-12.43 in Suda/Kreta

Aufklärungsgruppe 126 (See):


3./126: 09.05.41-20.09.42 in Skaramanga; 18.02.43-07.43 in Skaramanga
06.42 von Skaramanga nach Suda

4./126: 12.43 in Suda von 2./SAGr.125 aufgestellt
12.43-11.09.44in Suda / Kreta

[Jagdkommando]

Thank you so much Byron !!!

PS! Do u know what kind of planes they used in Suda at all time, and how many were stationed there??
Do u know about any reports about accidents with the seaplanes stationed in Souda-Bay, or anyone shot down ??
What about the paintings on the planes ??

Thanks in advance.

[tasos greece]

Look at the book 'Luftwaffe Seaplanes 1939-45' by Chris Goss and Bernd Rauchbach , Crecy Publications.
You will find many colour!! photos of german seaplanes at Suda.

Regards Tasos

[SAGR-126]

Mainly the Arado AR 196 were used for See recon .
In the suda bay Aufklärungsgruppe 126 (See) was equiped with that plane .

I have some great pics of the staffel taken by my Grand Father who served in that unit in Crete.

Just a sample to show you :








Does someone know who are the officers in front of the Ju 52 ?

[Propellerhead]

Great photos and thanks for sharing. Dornier Do-24 also operated from Crete as part of Seenotstaffel 7.

Hope this link helps you:
http://www.dornier24.com/pages/stories/story2.html