Heinkel He.111 crash, Aug 9, 1940 (4 killed), Flamborough...
Heinkel He.111 accident on August 9, 1940 near Flamborough East Yorkshire, United Kingdom with 4 fatalities. Cause: Shot down by British anti aircraft...
- Date: August 9, 1940
- Aircraft: Heinkel He.111
- Location: Flamborough East Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Shot down by British anti aircraft fire while approaching the British coast
A Heinkel He 111 on a bombing mission from Soesterberg was shot down by British anti aircraft fire while approaching the English coast on 9 August 1940. It crashed into the North Sea off Flamborough Head and all four crew were killed.