Large Wing Section Piece of Heinkel 111 Fuselage (airframe) Battle of Britain.

Large Wing Section Piece of Heinkel 111 Fuselage (airframe) Battle of Britain. Heinkel 111 work number 1715 code G1+ MS of 8 Staffel Kampfgeschwader 55. Retains original paintwork (see photo’s) and markings inside. There is also battle damage to areas.

The bomber was shot down at 7.30 pm on the 8th October 1940 during the Battle of Britain.

The bomber crashed in Stanstead Park, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire while on a mission to bomb Thorney Island aerodrome. The aircraft was shot down by ground fire and exploded on impact with the ground , killing all on board. Signs of the burn are still present.

The crew

Pilot Feldwebel Ernst Ens 58246/237 killed

Observer Lieutenant Ulrick Flugge 58246/212 killed

Radio Op Unteroffizier Johannes Ehrensberger 582/211 killed

Fl Eng Unteroffizier |Ernst Herber 582/214 killed

Gunner Gefreiter Hans Pawlik 582246/271 killed

Size of piece 43 inches x 41 inches

Great piece from this important period in History and hard to find these large items especially with original paintwork.

Postage will have to be paid for as a large item.