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23rd March 2012, 14:27
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He 111P lost over Switzerland 2 June 1940
From the rear of the photo below and other information I have been able to ascertain that this aircraft is G1+HS of 8./KG 55. It was on a mission to airfields in Southern France on the 2nd June 1940 when it was attacked by French Dewoitine D.520s. One engine was hit and put out of action. The wireless operator was injured. The aircraft attempted to make an escape over the Swiss border, but was intercepted there by Bf 109 Emils of the Swiss Fl Kp. 15. It was brought down near Ursins. The crew were taken prisoner, one, presumably the wireless operator died at Yverdon Hospital. The others were taken into custody at Kienthal. Does anyone know the names of the crew?
Ian 
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