Site of crashed Second World War German Heinkel He111, near Spit Buoy off Holehaven (EHER 82390)
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Summary
1940 wreck of a German Heinkel He111 which was shot down and crashed near the Spit Buoy off Holehaven. It was part of Squadron 2/KG53.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8211 8306 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
A German Heinkel He111 that was part of Squadron 2/KG53. It was shot down by Hurricane V6934 from Number 151. It hit a barge and crashed near Spit Buoy off Holehaven. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX76578 Bibliographic reference: Ramsey, W.. 1988. The Blitz, Then and Now, Sept 1940 - May 1941. p.403.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1401829
- National Monuments Record: TQ 88 SW 51