ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 269872
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| Date: | Saturday 31 July 1937 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Heinkel He-59B-2 |
| Owner/operator: | Legión Condor - Aviación Nacional |
| Registration: | Unknown |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | At Sea - 15Nm off Catalan Shore -
 Spain
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| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Heinkel He 59 "Zapatones" belonging to Legión Condor AS/88 Unit participated in the attack of a republican convoy coming from Marsella. Escort's AA was fierce and the aircraft was forced to splashdown with multiple faults and several wounded men. The crew was rescued and the aircraft towed by a felucca to Pollensa Base
Sources:
"Entre el añíl y el cobalto. Los Hidroaviones en la Guerra de España"
1987 Emilio Herrera Alonso - IHCA Pg 95
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Nov-2021 07:30 | volman | Added |
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