Archive Report: Axis Forces 1914-1918 1935-1945
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3/(H)14 Henschel Hs 126B-1 Wnr.? Uffz. Bieber
Date: 10th May 1940
Time: 06:30 hrs.
Unit: 3 Staffel/(H)14
Type: Henschel Hs 126B-1
Werke/Nr. Not known.
Location: Kengert, near Medernach.
Pilot: Unteroffizier. Heinz Bieber Killed
Observer: Leutnant. Paul Koll Killed
REASON FOR LOSS:
This aircraft is believed to have been one of those shot down by Sgt. Newell of No.87 Squadron. The aircraft crashed and was destroyed.
Peter Cornwell 'Battle of France', Kracker Archive.
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