Heinkel Collection

Spitfires over Forth
German Heinkel IIIs over the Forth Bridge are intercepted by Spitfires - the first defensive aerial action of the war

WW2 Aircraft - A Spitfire and Heinkel 111K
WW2 - Engagement in the air between a German Heinkel 111K long-range bomber and an RAF Spitfire, which has secured a hit. Date: circa 1941

The pilots of a Heinkel He111

Heinkel He111C-02 D-AQYF of Lufthansa
Heinkel He111C-02, D-AQYF, of Lufthansa

Heinkel He176
First rocket drive on Heinkel He176 aircraft, 1936 Date: 1936

Heinkel He 177A-5 - R6 Greif TS439
Royal Aircraft Establishment - Heinkel He 177A-5/R6 Greif TS439 at RAE Farnborough. (Marked as F8 of II/KampfGeschwader 40 when captured at Bordeaux by French resistance forces) Date: 1944

Heinkel He. 111H 8471M
Heinkel He.111H-23 8471M (Werknummer 701152), at the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon, on 30 December 1991. Date: 1991

Gerhard Nitschke sat in cockpit of Heinkel He 100 V3 42C+11
Gerhard Nitschke sat in the cockpit of Heinkel He 100 V3 42C+11, being congratulated by Ernst Heinkel, after a test flight

General Ernst Udet sat in the cockpit of Heinkel He 100 V2, after breaking the World 100km closed-circuit speed record at 634 Km/h, on 5 June 1938. Date: 1938

German Luftwaffe Heinkel He 51 Fighter Biplane Date: 1938

Heinkel He 111 H-20 WerkNummer 701152
Heinkel He 111 H-20/R1 WerkNummer 701152, a troop-carrying version seen before restoration for display at the RAF Museum Hendon, London marked as NT+SL

Heinkel He. 111H-23 8471M
Heinkel He.111H-23 8471M (msn 701152), at the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon. Date: circa 2000

Aero Ae 45S G-APRR - A1+BT
Aero Ae 45S G-APRR / A1+BT (msn 04-014), mocked up to resemble a Heinkel He 111 for a movie production. Date: circa 1987

Heinkel He 162 120223, at the Musee de l'air et de l'espace, Le Bourget, near Paris. Date: circa 1990

Heinkel 111K shot down RAF royal air force aviation
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Heinkel He 162A-2 VH515
Royal Aircraft Establishment - Heinkel He 162A-2 VH513 (Werknummer 120227, Air Min 65), (marked as Red 2 of 2/JagdGeschwader 1 when it was captured)

Visit of continental pilot owners to Hanworth. View of the German machines at Hanworth. 4th September 1932

A German Heinkel He 111 medium bomber aircraft, shot down over Britain during World War Two. Circa : 1940 (Copyright Evening Gazette, Middlesbrough)

Heinkel He162A-2 Red 2 (Werknummer 120227 / Air Min 65 / VN679 / 8472M). One of eleven He 162s captured and delivered to the Royal Aircraft Establishment

Heinkel HD. 37a
Heinkel HD.37a prototype. The HD.37c was licence-built for the Voyenno-Vozdushnye Sily (VVS): adapted by the TsKB (Tsentrahl noye konstrooktorskoye byuro - central construction bureau)

Heinkel HD. 55
Heinkel HD.55 prototype catapult launched scout for Soviet battleships. Forty aircraft were acquired by the AV-MF (Aviatsiya voyenno-morskogo flota)

Cox-Klemin CO-1 P-377 at McCook Field for evaluation. The CO-1 and CO-2 (company designations) were licence-built Heinkel HD17 reconnaissance biplanes

ST ELMOS FIRE - PLANE
manifesting on the fuselage and engine nacelles of a German Heinkel bomber, during World War Two Date: 1941

Visiting Dinas Mawddwy, Snowdonia National Park, Wales in a superb Heinkel Trojan 200 2-wheel Microcar. Date: 1963

1957 Heinkel 154 Kabine. Creator: Unknown
1957 Heinkel 154 Kabine

Heinkel He 280 -although flown before Messerschmitts Me 262, the He 280 lost out to its rival

Heinkel He 219 Uhu -a relative latecomer, the type was considered one of Germanys better night fighters

Heinkel He 177 -a close up of the heavy tail armament of four 13mm guns tested in Spring 1943

Heinkel Tourist Scooter

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During the tumultuous era of World War II, the skies above Forth witnessed a breathtaking display of aerial prowess. Amongst the iconic Spitfires soaring through the clouds, one formidable aircraft stood its ground - the Heinkel. With its sleek design and powerful engines, the Heinkel 111K proved to be a force to be reckoned with. Pilots skillfully maneuvered this German warplane amidst intense dogfights, showcasing their unwavering determination and courage in battle. Not limited to combat alone, Heinkels found their place in civilian aviation as well. The elegant Heinkel 111C-02 D-AQYF proudly bore Lufthansa's colors as it gracefully soared through clear blue skies, transporting passengers across vast distances. Innovation was at the heart of Heinkel's legacy. The groundbreaking He176 took flight as one of history's first fully operational rocket-powered aircrafts. Its revolutionary design paved the way for future advancements in aviation technology. Within cockpits adorned with intricate controls and instruments sat brave aviators like Gerhard Nitschke and General Ernst Udet. Their unwavering dedication propelled them forward into uncharted territories, pushing both man and machine beyond limits previously thought impossible. The German Luftwaffe relied on another remarkable creation - the agile Heinkel He 51 Fighter Biplane. With its nimble maneuvers and relentless firepower, it played a vital role in defending German airspace during those turbulent times. Amongst these magnificent machines stood out an exceptional variant -the Heinkel 111 H-20 WerkNummer 701152. This particular model showcased not only engineering brilliance but also resilience on countless missions throughout World War II. Although flown before Messerschmitt's M series stole much of the limelight, let us not forget about another marvel from Heinrich Hertel's workshop -the pioneering jet-powered fighter known as the Heinkel 280. Its sleek design and impressive speed foreshadowed the future of aerial warfare.