He 60 WNr 309

[Seaplanes]

The reason for storing some of Gruppe 126 He 60 aircraft, was that the 2./126 reequipped with Ar 196. By the end of March 1942 the 1./126 had 7 He 60 and 2 Fokker T.8W, the 2./126 had 3 Ar 196, 3 He 114 and 6 He 60, the 3./126 5 He 60 and 3 Fokker T.8W. The intension was to concentrate He 60 to 1./126 while 2./126 continued with Ar 196. The 3./126 should be equipped with the remaining Fokker T.8W. However, this was only partially carried out. By mid June 1942 the 1./126 had received the remaining nine Fokker T.8W + a further two in reserve + 6 He 60 in reserve. The 2./126 had nine Ar 196 + 1 He 60 in reserve. The 3./126 had 9 Ar 196 + 3 He 60 in reserve. In addition the Gruppe had one BV 138 for transport duties.