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He111 shot down on 15 june 1940
Hi,
An indentification plate coming from the crash site of a He 111 shot down on 15 june 1940 near Champlitte (France) has these indications : Heinkel-Werke Gmbh Orianenburg Fabr.Nr : 2008 Abn : RM Is the number 2008 could be the Wk Nr of this Heinkel 111 ? Thanks in advance Bertrand H |
Re: He111 shot down on 15 june 1940
Hi,
Whilst my records aren't complete I would think that the 2008 may refer to a part of the aircraft. If it was the WNr it would be an He111 P but I don't have anything against the 15 June 1940. Would this date be definite? Any further details? Regards David |
Re: He111 shot down on 15 june 1940
[Would this date be definite? ]
Yes it seems that this date is true. The man had 15 years old when he saw in the sky a large explosion very close to Champlitte after a combat fight. Some days later he picked this piece on the crash that he still have in his home... It is a pity that this number is a part of the aircraft and not the Wk. Nr. Thank you for helping David bertrand H |
Re: He111 shot down on 15 june 1940
Hi,
The other possibility is that the aircraft was either another type licence built by Heinkel (but I can't think what for this period!) or that a component in this aircraft was made by Heinkel. I don't know what other aircraft were lost on this day as I haven't got immediate access to my overall loss records, maybe someone else could advise? If it does prove to be a Heinkel He111 I would be very interested! Regards David |
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