Heinkel He.111 crash, Aug 14, 1940, Chester Cheshire
Heinkel He.111 accident on August 14, 1940 near Chester Cheshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities.
- Date: August 14, 1940
- Aircraft: Heinkel He.111
- Location: Chester Cheshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
A Heinkel He 111 of KG 27 was shot down by an RAF Spitfire over the Chester area on 14 August 1940. The captain tried to make an emergency landing in a field. All five crew were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.