''Aufklärungsgruppe'' 121 (121st Reconnaissance Group) was a

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that participated in the

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-led

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during

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. The group consisted of four ''Staffeln'' (squadron): * 1.(F)/121 * 2.(F)/121 * 3.(F)/121 * 4.(F)/121

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* * Luftwaffe Wings Air force reconnaissance units and formations Military units and formations disestablished in 1945 {{Germany-mil-unit-stub