#hs 126

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Henschel Hs 126 of 5.(H)/Aufklärungsgruppe (Reconnaissance Group) 13. The 5th Staffel (squadron) was formed in January 1939 in Göppingen and equipped with the He 45 and He 46. In September 1939 it flew reconnaissance for the XIII Army Corps over Poland. At the end of the year it was converted to the Hs 126. In May and June 1940, the squadron took part in the Western campaign and flew reconnaissance for the XIII Army Corps over Luxembourg and France. In April 1941, the squadron flew reconnaissance for the XXX Army Corps during the Balkan campaign and from June 1941 in Russia. The squadron was disbanded in January 1942. For more, see my Facebook group - Eagles Of The Reich

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An Hs 126 tied down to the runway and covered with canvas for protection against the wind. A Ju87D-3 roars overhead and a He 111 bomber can be seen behind the landing gear of the Henschel.

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U.S. Naval Aviation Training Division Aircraft Recognition Posters

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From the Tri-State Warbird Museum via the Internet Archive

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A Henschel 126, the last German aircraft shot down by our Air Force, a few hours before the armistice.

It was shot down by Second Lieutenant Marchelidon.

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Henschel Hs 126B-1 (P2+LL) of 3./Aufklärungsgruppe (Reconnaissance group) 21, fitted with a glider towing hitch, Eastern front, Winter 1942/43. For more, see my Facebook group - Eagles Of The Reich