Crash of a Heinkel He.111H in Mieszki-Kuligi: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 1, 1939
Registration:
L1+KN
Survivors:
No
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was engaged in the first day of the German invasion of Poland. It was shot down by the Polish Armed Forces and crashed in Mieszki-Kuligi. All four crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.