Heinkel He 111
Last updated: 2026-04-21
The Heinkel He 111 was the Luftwaffe's standard medium bomber of WWII, distinctive for its elliptical wings and glazed nose, used during the Battle of Britain, the Eastern Front, and anti-shipping operations. It is a workhorse of European EASA general-aviation training fleets, used at both DTO and ATO operators for hour-building and rating progression. undefined
What is the Heinkel He 111 used for in flight training?
The He 111 required a crew of five trained in specialised roles at dedicated Luftwaffe training establishments. Its demanding long-range missions required crews to master navigation, formation flying, and bombing accuracy under enemy fire. A Spanish-built CASA 2.111 variant powered by Rolls-Royce Merlins survives at the Museo del Aire in Madrid, the most significant accessible example of the He 111's lineage in Europe.