Heinkel He 114 in German Service

Designed to relace the Heinkel He 60 on German warships, the Heinkel He 114 floatplane was not a great success and was soon replaced by the Arado Ar 196.

He 114 floatplanes were used aboard the hilfskreuzer (auxiliary cruisers or raiders) Atlantis, Pinguin and Widder with each equipped with two He 114. They made extensive use of these aircraft during their raiding careers in 1940-41, until the aircraft were lost or worn out.