Heinkel He.111 crash, Aug 21, 1940 (5 killed), Scarboroug...
Heinkel He.111 accident on August 21, 1940 near Scarborough North Yorkshire, United Kingdom with 5 fatalities.
- Date: August 21, 1940
- Aircraft: Heinkel He.111
- Location: Scarborough North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
A Heinkel He 111 of KG 53 was shot down by an RAF Spitfire while approaching the British coast on 21 August 1940 and crashed into the sea about 24 km off Scarborough. All five crew were killed.