He 111 WNr 2858 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

RudiS · #1 17th January 2016, 18:44

Hi all,

Looking for info on Heinkel He 111 WNr 2858 that belly landed in the Pithiviers area in France, probably 1940.

Thanks in advance,
Rudi.

Merlin · #2 17th January 2016, 19:43

He 111P-2 WNr. 2858 III./KG 55 forced landing due to fuel shortage near Sens (which is some 90km east of Pithiviers) on 29.08.40 with 30% damage. No crew listed in the damage report.

RT · #3 17th January 2016, 20:08

Do you hv a picture Rudi ??

r2MI

RudiS · #4 18th January 2016, 12:00

> Merlin: Thanks for the info. Very much appreciated. The caption of the photo however says this a/c came down at Malesherbes, which is some 65 km from Sens.

>Yes Rémi.

Regards,
Rudi.

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