GB-40 1/48 Heinkel He-111 - Heavy Hitters III

[rochie]

Username : rochie
First name : Karl
Category : intermediate
Scale : 1/48
Manufacturer / Model : ICM / Heinkel He111 H-3
Extras : spare decals

Picture from asisbiz website

 

[rochie]

This Heinkel HeIII was one of a number of aircraft that had taken off in the early morning of 3rd February 1940 to attack shipping off the North East coastline of Britain. The loss is probably the most widely known Luftwaffe loss in Yorkshire. Three of the Luftwaffe aircraft failed to return to their bases, two of which crashed into the sea off Northumberland and the other is detailed below.
This Heinkel was first picked up by the Danby Beacon Chain Home system at 09.03hrs whilst sixty miles out to sea. Allied fighters were scrambled to intercept these aircraft flying at around a thousand feet and located them at 09.40hrs. This Heinkel had just made an attack on a trawler when it was intercepted by three Hurricanes piloted by F/Lt Peter Townsend (L2116), F/O Patrick Folkes (L1723) and Sgt Jim Hallowes (L1847) of 43 Squadron based at Acklington. Townsend made the first attack and damaged the HeIII's starboard engine, his attack also killed one of the German crew, Uffz Leushake. Folkes was next to attack, his bullets also found their mark damaging the fuselage and hitting another German crewman in the stomach, Uffz Meyer, who later died from these injuries. Hallowes positioned himself clear but heading off any possible escape which the Heinkel's crew may have hoped for. During the attacks that followed another airman, Uffz Missy, was shot in the leg, these injuries would later result in his leg being amputated. The Heinkel was by now severely damaged and was on it's way down, the Luftwaffe pilot had no choice but to make a forced landing on land. The aircraft flew very low across Whitby and out into the countryside beyond. By all accounts it had been shot at until it was on the ground, where upon it ploughed through a snow covered field, a hedge and a tree and came to rest near the farm cottages at Bannial Flat Farm, Whitby. Locals had already started to follow the stricken bomber even before it was on the ground, it was apparently so clear that it would crash soon after.

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Looking forward to it Karl

 

[SANCER]

Interesting the story of your project Karl.
It is good to know that there is a German cousin, who will accompany to mine He 111 in this GB.
I'll be waiting for your start.

Saludos

 

[Crimea_River]

Good one Karl.

 

[rochie]

thanks guys, not sure when i will make a start, it might even wait until the new year when work calms down a bit or i get sacked, which ever comes first

 

[SANCER]

Hello Karl, looking for references on the Internet for my He-111, I found these images that will also be useful for your girl.

Un abrazo amigo mío.
Luis Carlos

 

[Airframes]

Nice one Karl - you should enjoy the build, as it's a very nice kit.

 

[Wayne Little]

Bring it on man....

 

[fubar57]

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[T Bolt]

Nice choice Karl

 

[destrozas]

Nice one karl

 

[rochie]

Thanks guys.

model is down from the loft and ive opened the box.

its a start right ?

 

[Crimea_River]

Absolutely.

 

[SANCER]

To get to Rome, just take the first step.
It is the most important act in a future journey.

Ánimo!!

 

[N4521U]

Snow, burned out trees.
I see a diorammmmmma coming.

 

[rochie]

Snow, burned out trees.
I see a diorammmmmma coming.

errrr......... no !

 

[Bustedwing]

Thanks guys.

model is down from the loft and ive opened the box.

its a start right ?

Every kit I get the first thing I do is open the box !! Like your own private little Christmas !

 

[rochie]

Plastic has been joined !