He.111 9./KG26. Aberdeen, 12 July 1940

[bill norman]

Currently taking a closer look at the raid on Aberdeen by a single He.111 of 9./KG26 on 12 July 1940. So far, I have come across conflicting views re. the intended target and also differences of opinion regarding the Heinkel's base at the time. Can anyone shed further light on this incident together with the source of such information? The Heinkel was caught by Spitfires from Dyce and crashed onto the town's ice rink: no survivors. Does anyone have a copy of the relevant NVM that they are willing to share?

Bill Norman
(website: billnorman.co.uk)

[Chris Goss]

Bill:
There is a K report (and photos of the crash) and somewhere I have the Dyce ORB. Target was apparently unspecified targets in the Firth of Forth flying from Stavanger

[Peter Cornwell]

Bill,

I have sent you a pm.

Peter C

[bill norman]

Chris,
Thanks for your response. I do have a copy of the 603 Sqdn ORB for July 1940 but there's not much relating to the 12 July. If the Dyce ORB re-emerges in your files, perhaps you might be kind enough to send me a copy of the page for 12 July 1940? Are the 'K' report and photos in a known location?

Best,
Bill

[Chris Goss]

Will dig out Dyce diary for you. Photos are in Crash Archive Vol 1 & I know who will have copies. K Report will be at AHB or NA-I don't have copies but shout if you need help

[bill norman]

Thanks, Chris.

Bill

[Peter Cornwell]

I can offer no further information on the goggles but am insanely envious. Never seen the like in all my years of collecting. They certainly fall into a 'name your own price' category. Many thanks for the images.