Heinkel He.111 crash, Aug 15, 1940, Middlesbrough Yorkshire
Heinkel He.111 accident on August 15, 1940 near Middlesbrough Yorkshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities.
- Date: August 15, 1940
- Aircraft: Heinkel He.111
- Location: Middlesbrough Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
A Heinkel He 111 of KG 26 was shot down by an RAF Spitfire while approaching the British coast on 15 August 1940 and sank in the sea about 30 miles east of Middlesbrough. All five crew were rescued.