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

A substantial and highly significant original fuselage (airframe) section from a Heinkel He 111, Werknummer (WNr.) 1715, coded G1+MS, of 8. Staffel, Kampfgeschwader 55. Some paintwork(see photo’s) and markings inside.

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 38 inches x 23 inches

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

Due to size , postage will have to be paid for.

The piece retains original internal paintwork and visible markings, offering a rare and authentic surviving fragment of one of the Luftwaffe’s principal medium bombers during the air campaign over Britain.

Large, identifiable Battle of Britain airframe sections with confirmed unit, code, and loss date are increasingly scarce and represent museum-grade historical artefacts.

Historical Context – He 111 in the Battle of Britain

The Heinkel He 111 was one of the Luftwaffe’s primary bombers during the early years of the Second World War. During the Battle of Britain (July–October 1940), He 111 formations carried out sustained bombing raids against RAF airfields, industrial targets, and cities.

By October 1940, German bombing strategy had shifted increasingly toward urban centres during what became known as the Blitz. Aircraft such as WNr. 1715 formed part of these evening and night operations.

The confirmed shoot-down date of 8 October 1940 places this aircraft firmly within the decisive closing stages of the Battle of Britain.

Unit History – 8. Staffel, Kampfgeschwader 55

This aircraft belonged to:

8. Staffel (8th Squadron)

Kampfgeschwader 55 (KG 55)

Code: G1+MS

KG 55 was heavily engaged in operations against Britain in 1940, flying missions from bases in occupied Europe. Aircraft from the Geschwader participated in large-scale bombing raids during the most intense periods of the air campaign.

A relic bearing confirmed unit code and Werknummer attribution offers exceptional historical traceability.

The Relic – Condition & Features

Large fuselage (airframe) section

From Heinkel He 111 WNr. 1715

Squadron code G1+MS

Shot down 8 October 1940 at 19:30 hrs

Retains original internal paintwork

Visible interior markings (see photographs)

Battle of Britain provenance

The survival of original paint and internal markings significantly enhances both display appeal and authenticity.

Collector & Museum Value

This piece is ideal for:

Advanced collectors of Battle of Britain aviation relics

Luftwaffe historians and researchers

WWII aviation museums

Serious airframe fragment collectors

Exhibitions focused on the 1940 air campaign

Large-format bomber relics with confirmed operational loss details are rare and highly sought after.