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Re: He 111 H-3 W.Nr. Question
Hi Steve,
2./KGr126 1T+LK Written off 16 October 1940.
Records show Heinkel as manufacturer although plate found in aircraft indicated made by 'Allgemeine Transportenlagen Ges. Leipzig' with a reception date of March 1940. - - - Crashed at Creaseys Farm, Hutton, nr Brentwood 02:00. Aircraft written off. Map ref. M0812 - - - Intelligence report 'Assisted take off hook and take off gear under pilot's seat traced with tail tripod. 6' long 7" diameter steel cylinder fitted in tail fairing. Armour, semi circular bulkhead aft of top rear gunner. Shield for lower rear gunner and armour strips on floor of gondola. Portions of parachute mine shrouds found but no evidence of mine rack.'
One crew killed, two baled out and captured.
HTH,
Regards,
David
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