Crash of a Heinkel He.111H-2 at Chambley-Bussières AFB: 4 killed
Date & Time:
May 10, 1940 at 0630 LT
Operator:
Survivors:
No
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in a reconnaissance mission over Metz when it was shot down by the pilot of an RAF Hurricane. The aircraft disintegrated in the air and crashed near Chambley-Bussières Airbase. All four crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by an RAF fighter.
