ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 269922
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| Date: | Tuesday 15 March 1938 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Heinkel He-59B-2B |
| Owner/operator: | Legión Condor - Aviación Nacional |
| Registration: | Uknown |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Near Vinaroz -
 Spain
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Heinkel 59 "Zapatones" of AS/88 was shot down during a straffing mission over the road and railway. The aircraft made a forced landing in an orange trees field and was destroyed. The crew survived with no injuries and was taken as POW's. Cpt Rücker, Alf Tonolo and Sergeants Stromeyer and Heinz, and Ltn.Sepúlveda Velloso
Sources:
"Entre el añíl y el cobalto. Los Hidroaviones en la Guerra de España"
1987 Emilio Herrera Alonso - IHCA Pg 98
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Nov-2021 07:20 | volman | Added |
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