Re: Brest : loss of a He 111, 8 septembre 1940
5./KG27 Heinkel He111P (2839). Crashed on take-off from Brest-Süd for night sortie to Liverpool, cause not stated. FF Fw Heinz Klempien and BO Gefr Kurt Bengeser both badly injured - admitted to hospital in Brest where died, HS Gefr Willi Hey slightly injured, rest of crew unhurt. Aircraft 1G+NN 100% write-off.
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