Trying to confirm forced-landing of He111 of 9./KG4, 5J+KT, in Norway during spring of 1940--probably at Fornebu

[Larry Hickey]

Hello,

I have good photos of either side of a crash-landed He111 on what looks like an airfield in Norway, pine or fir forest, strong perimeter fence, low hills in the background on one side. Substantial houses just beyond perimeter fence in one direction, and wreckage of a Ju52 visible in the other direction. The a/c made a good forced landing and carries the codes 5J+KT. There is a W.Nr. on the fin, but it isn't readable in my images.

I think that this must be: "April 24, 1940: 9./KG4 Heinkel He111P-2. Crash-landed at Oslo-Fornebu following engine failure. No crew casualties. Aircraft 70% damaged - write-off."

The only hesitancy I have in accepting this as 5J+KT is the 70% loss, as it doesn't appear that badly damaged. If this is the above incident, does anyone have any crew information or W.Nr. for this a/c? I plan to use this as one of our EoE color profiles if I can confirm more info about this incident.

I'd post a photo, but no more room for it in my photo post file for this board.

Who can help?

Regards,