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Old 14th June 2012, 01:53
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Re: 3 Heinkel losses to identify

Hi, Melvin...

Interesting photos . The first photo is shown in Smith & Gallaspy's Luftwaffe Camouflage & Markings 1935-45, Vol 2 (Kookaburra) and described as a Heinkel He111H-2 sub-type, brought down during the Battle of Britain over Surrey.

Likely coded V4+~V, it carries the unit insignia of 11.Staffel, KG1 'Hindenburg', ref: 313 in Luftwaffe Emblems (2012 edition).

The second machine may be 1G+FS from 8.Staffel, KG27 'Boelcke'... not entirely sure, taken from another angle. I have noted, however, that the location may possibly be Border Hill Farm, near Chester, on 14 August, 1940. The general surrounding background appears very similar, and the angled control surfaces are in the same position. This image was previously featured on TOCH in a posting from October, 2004... sorry I can't be more specific but that's all the detail I have for it.

Hope this helps a little.

Kindest regards,

Paul

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