Heinkel He.111 crash, Aug 15, 1940, Cresswell Northumberland
Heinkel He.111 accident on August 15, 1940 near Cresswell Northumberland, United Kingdom with no fatalities.
- Date: August 15, 1940
- Aircraft: Heinkel He.111
- Location: Cresswell Northumberland, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
A Heinkel He 111 of KG 26 was shot down by an RAF fighter while approaching the British coast on 15 August 1940 and sank in the sea off Cresswell, Northumberland. All five crew were rescued.