He111 shot down on 15 june 1940

[Bertrand H]

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

[David Ransome]

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

[Bertrand H]

[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

[David Ransome]

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