Looking for information behind this crashed He111 from II/KG53 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Thomas H · #1 12th December 2010, 14:46

Does someone know the history behind this crashed He111 from II/KG53?
I would say the props are yellow, which would make it the 6th Staffel, but could also be white an then being a he111 from 4th Staffel.

It has wooden props which would make it an He111 H-6 or later version I believe.

Can the Condor used in this Abzeichen be linked to 4th of 6th Staffel?

Kind regards, Thomas

obdl3945 · #2 14th December 2010, 15:20

Hi, Thomas...

As I understand it, the 'Legion Condor' emblem shown in this machine is indicative of II.Gruppe, KG53, as the bar underneath the diving eagle was red in colour, this being II.Gruppe's identification colour. I agree with you that the spinners are very likely yellow, so this machine is most likely from 6.Staffel.

Kindest regards,

Paul

Thomas H · #3 14th December 2010, 20:11

Hi Paul,

Thanks for your reply.

I know of two different Abzeichen for the II/KG53. The "diving eagle" is a Condor and is different on the two Abzeichen. I don't know of these different Abzeichen can be connected to a certain Staffel.

Kind regards, Thomas

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