Information on crashed He111 A1+FS (8./KG53)
 

Hi,

Can someone help me with loss information on a KG53 He111, with code on fuselage being A1+FS?

Thanks, Thomas

Re: Information on crashed He111 A1+FS (8./KG53)
 

From what time period? I have 4 machines with that code on my db.

Re: Information on crashed He111 A1+FS (8./KG53)
 

Hi Jim,

I don't have a time period. This photo indicates that it is probably winter or around wintertime that it came down. It also doesn't look like a 100% write off.

Regards, Thomas

Re: Information on crashed He111 A1+FS (8./KG53)
 

Maybe this is it? Note that the photo I have is undated and certainly not this incident. Starboard stabilizer is shot up and there's no snow, but WNr. & code are clearly visible. The date for the loss report 'fits' your photo though.

He 111H-6, 4476, n.n., , III., 8., KG 53, , A1+FS, , , , Battle damaged., 'Tail-stinger', Ostfront, photo from Zahn via Crow, , , b, F, , ,
He 111H-6, 4476, n.n., , III., III., KG 53, , , , , 17-Jan-42, Notlandung due to Flak. Bs WIA., , VIII.Fl.Korps/Eins.Osten, Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #4)-Vol.7, , PlQu. 45 453, 80%, F, Bs Uffz. Anton Müller, ,

Re: Information on crashed He111 A1+FS (8./KG53)
 

Hi Jim,

Thanks for the info!

It took me some time, but I can confirm that the He111 on the picture is indeed the "4476".

Regards, Thomas

Re: Information on crashed He111 A1+FS (8./KG53)
 

Glad to help. Also let's me fill in some additional info in my db.