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Crash of a Heinkel He.111H-3 in Groede: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 21, 1940 at 1730 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
L1+BH
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Düsseldorf - Düsseldorf
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing after the aircraft has been hit by enemy fire. A crewman was killed and three others were injured.
Crew:
Ofw H. Kassing, pilot,
Ogfr K. Schneider, observer, †
Ogfr G. Filla, radio operator,
Gfr W. Knappe, air gunner.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.