and a He 111-H2 salvaged from the Norwegian lake of Jonsvatnet and sent to Germany for restoration. The Heinkel was first “blooded” in combat during the Spanish Civil War, more specifically ...

The He 111 made its maiden flight on February 24, 1935, and entered into the official operational service of “die Vaterland” later that year. The Heinkel wielded a payload of 4,400 lbs.