Mein Großvater war Pilot einer Heinkel 115,stationiert in Norwegen.Er erzählte mir viel über diese Maschine die er flog.Und für den Winter hatten sie sogenannte Eisschwimmer mit einer verstärkten Stahlkante.Es konnte jedoch passieren das die Schwimmer festfroren.Dann mußte er die Maschine "freischaukeln".Das funktionierte wie folgt.Er gab etwas Gas und im gleichen Moment nahm er es wieder weg.Gleichzeitig öffnete die Drosselklappen um den Effekt des Schaukeln zu verstärken.Es war so beeindruckend wie lebhaft er davon erzählte.Leider verstarb er letztes jahr und über bleiben nur die Erinnerungen an einen wunderbaren Menschen.Er sagte auch das diese Schönheit sehr gutmütig zu fliegen war,Ich würde mir wünschen das diese Maschine die hier zu sehen ist vollkommen wieder hergerichtet wird.Denn nur dann kann man ihre Eleganz vollends betrachten.Mein Großvater hinterließ mir viele Fotos von "seiner"Heinkel 115 und seiner Besatzung.
Hast du schon mal versucht die Bilder der Zeitschrift Flugzeug Classic anzubieten? Die sind immer auf der Suche nach alten Bildern und den entsprechenden Geschichten dazu. Würde sehr gut zur Rubrik Leseralbum passen.
Proud that I've visited Aircraft Museum Sola - Stavanger in 2017 thanks to my friends from Norway!! I've seen it in flesh ... well, parts of it! Definitely will go back to see it fully restored! A piece of history at its best!
Over the summer of 2015, toured the huge restoration department at the U.S.A.F Museum in Dayton, Ohio. One plane I saw was the B-17 Memphis Bell, still in sad shape after lots of work, but she'll look fine again one day. Please keep us posted on the HE115.
Impressive looking airplane when finished, rare, too. The people in England are using a citric acid based rinse to remove corrosion on the Dornier 17 they are restoring. Looks like the main floats are missing. May have to make replacement replicas. Don't have to wonder what the original paint and markings were like....they're still there. The Halifax bomber from a Norway fjord was in this condition also. It is restored, now, in Trenton, Ontario, Canada
Wow, she really was in beautiful condition when she came up. That must have been surreal standing there in it's presence after all those years submerged. What is the story? how did it end up sunk?
Vê se assim que em vez de destruir pelo risco de perder podemos somar , desenvolver, sem a intenção de apropriar se do que não é seu . Que volte a indústria de aeronaves Henkel para satisfação e orgulho do povo Alemão! Aos Irmãos Horten meu reconhecimento !!!
"In Hafrsfjords the aircraft has been submerged in seawater with high salinity, but probably with a low oxygen content. The plane had a residual motor with a girbokshus that may have been cast in magnesium. The low oxygen content of seawater, together with a cathodic protection of magnesium in the gearbox, may have helped to protect aircraft. In addition, the primary structure parts that have an excellent corrosion protective coating. The more secondary structural members have not received the same corrosion protection. It is here that one finds the greatest corrosion damage." from www.heinkel115.com
The remaining paint is incredibly impressive. I hope by "restore.. paint and markings" they mean 'in situ' restoration rather than attempting to recreate the original paint applications
Hi Chris. Look around the area where you live to see if there is an aircraft museum or suchlike. I am lucky that there are three within a few hours drive from me. Museums usually take on volunteers to help. No skills are necessary but are certainly helpful. Another thing I am lucky with is my wife allowed me to have two aircraft fuselages I am restoring in our garden, both dating back to 1946. One is pictured in my avatar.
Modern Germany should embrace it's past , yes not ALL were members of the Nazi party ,the humble foot soldier ,the sailor on a cargo ship were just Jo blogs doing their duties as ordered
The Norwegian Hydrographic Service were testing new sonar equipment in 2005 when they discovered the aircraft. This was later confirmed by Luftwaffe. Lanolin is a natural oil without chemicals, and protect the metal from drying out.
So what is the intention for it (replacement, replication, nothing, etc.,)? It would be an interesting and unique look to have any new parts be kept an obviously dissimilar color to show what isn't original. IMHO this looks kind of cool when done to bones and/or archeological artifacts like pottery and such. Never seen it on a plane though. BTW, much of this plane is in much better shape than I'd expect (for being submerged for so long). Especially some of the wooden parts. Do you know why this would be the case? Good luck with the restoration and congratulations on rescuing it.
+Thunderbeat The twin-engined, three seater float plane was originally bought by the Norwegian Navi Air services in 1939. It was used by the Norwegians against the invading German forces in April 1940 and after Norway surrendered the Germans took over the airplane and used it against Allied convoys that were sailing towards the Soviet Union.On December 1942, it was escorting a German convoy after which it lost a float on landing and overturned. None of the crew were killed, and the Germans were even able to recover the starboard engine and the remaining floats before the bomber sank. It remained on the bottom of the fjord for almost 70 years.
Good!. Pontoons are one of the hardest things to find. If you didn't have them, it would be impossible to replace them. Are the Pontoons a Heinkel item, or were they from a subcontractor? i.e. A LOT of U.S. pontoon planes had EDO brand floats. These are extremely hard to find in sizes such as for a Ju-52 or a DC-3, or even a Beech 18. But U.S. manufacturers did not make their aircraft floats. They bought them from the EDO co. I had thought that since the aircraft was upside down, the German recovery teams might have just unbolted them for use on another aircraft, leaving the rest of the wreck behind. VERY NICE JOB ON THE RESTORATION SO FAR! IT LOOKS GREAT! I hope I can come and see it some time.
Careful now. Merkel might want to be reimbursed for it. The restoration should open a 'go fund me' for donations from the public. That could be helpful. Everyone around the world, kick in.
RW4X4X3006 it’s in Norway, we generally restore all the german Planes we find here. In Bodø the is a fully restored FW-190 and soon to be a BF-109. Both were fished up like this one and are now in mint condition. There are lots of funds going to stuff like this over here :-) something that makes me really Happy. This plane is in good hands
Непонятно-восстановлен аппарат или просто по кускам выставлен в музее.Если последнее,то незачем было вытаскивать со дна.Состояние аппарата достаточно хорошее и вполне можно было бы поставить "на крыло."
Sadly this plane is now garbage. Impossible to restore because the owners who were restoring it did not coat it in SPF-50 which is a preservitive chemical, and now the aluminum is destroyed beyond repair or restoration.
Just amazing.That plane has waited patiently all those years for its salvation.Well done!
Schön das es Menschen gibt welche die über 70 Jahre alten und geschichtsträchtigen Babys Bergen und restaurieren 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Mein Großvater war Pilot einer Heinkel 115,stationiert in Norwegen.Er erzählte mir viel über diese Maschine die er flog.Und für den Winter hatten sie sogenannte Eisschwimmer mit einer verstärkten Stahlkante.Es konnte jedoch passieren das die Schwimmer festfroren.Dann mußte er die Maschine "freischaukeln".Das funktionierte wie folgt.Er gab etwas Gas und im gleichen Moment nahm er es wieder weg.Gleichzeitig öffnete die Drosselklappen um den Effekt des Schaukeln zu verstärken.Es war so beeindruckend wie lebhaft er davon erzählte.Leider verstarb er letztes jahr und über bleiben nur die Erinnerungen an einen wunderbaren Menschen.Er sagte auch das diese Schönheit sehr gutmütig zu fliegen war,Ich würde mir wünschen das diese Maschine die hier zu sehen ist vollkommen wieder hergerichtet wird.Denn nur dann kann man ihre Eleganz vollends betrachten.Mein Großvater hinterließ mir viele Fotos von "seiner"Heinkel 115 und seiner Besatzung.
Hast du schon mal versucht die Bilder der Zeitschrift Flugzeug Classic anzubieten? Die sind immer auf der Suche nach alten Bildern und den entsprechenden Geschichten dazu. Würde sehr gut zur Rubrik Leseralbum passen.
eins zwei keine Antwort war ja klar. Immer dieser Laabertaschen
Incredible work! Thank you for preserving this piece of history1
I am attaching a picture
you fellas are really somthing to do all the work you do thanks from minnesota
Proud that I've visited Aircraft Museum Sola - Stavanger in 2017 thanks to my friends from Norway!! I've seen it in flesh ... well, parts of it! Definitely will go back to see it fully restored! A piece of history at its best!
Over the summer of 2015, toured the huge restoration department at the U.S.A.F Museum in Dayton, Ohio. One plane I saw was the B-17 Memphis Bell, still in sad shape after lots of work, but she'll look fine again one day. Please keep us posted on the HE115.
A very inspiring video. Now I like to build the HE 115 MATCHBOX-Modellkit.
Wow....hope the go all the way in the restoration!
Wünsche viel Erfolg bei dieser Restaurierung. Ein schönes und seltenes Wasserflugzeug.
Very cool. I had no idea that a HE-115 was a thing.
Thanks.
Cleaned up engine looks really great. Must have taken a lot of Marvel Mystery Oil soaking for a long time!
Excellent work! Thank you and good luck!
Its admirable how some countries do to preserve the any historical heritage, unfortunately my country is hell bent on destroying out own!
And where is that?
Im thinking Sweden
U.S?
i'm thinking South Africa.
Germany. Where else?
I read that it was Mossie cannon fire that put this 115 down, thought there would have been a lot more holes! Nice work
its in remarkablely good condition wish you all well with restoration It will take time and money but you will get it done I know
Spectacular this restoration
I'm always amazed that they are able to dismantle these kinds of finds when those bolts and nuts must be absolutely seized by now.
a very great job and keep it up and strong
wow it's so well preserved
Thats an impressive engine!
Great job guys!!!!👍
Certainly a grand effort in reclaiming this historic aircraft..Must have cost a packet as well to get this far..
Impressive looking airplane when finished, rare, too. The people in England are using a citric acid based rinse to remove corrosion on the Dornier 17 they are restoring. Looks like the main floats are missing. May have to make replacement replicas. Don't have to wonder what the original paint and markings were like....they're still there. The Halifax bomber from a Norway fjord was in this condition also. It is restored, now, in Trenton, Ontario, Canada
They have the floats
WW2 planes were just soo beautiful,
Wow, she really was in beautiful condition when she came up. That must have been surreal standing there in it's presence after all those years submerged. What is the story? how did it end up sunk?
Amazing video....I also really like the instrumental music which begins around the 7:45 mark. Can you tell me who wrote and or performed it?
What an excellent job being done by all, I wonder if any of the original crew still survive?
amazing what good condition it was in considering it has been underwater all these years.
Amazing work ,i wonder what else lurks at the bottom of all the fjords in Norway/Sweden etc'
Some other fjord in norway had some Junkers 52/3 laying at the bottom , thinks one already been saved
Amazing how it's in such good condition after being in salt water for 70 years.
Very rare piece of war history
did you check near the falling plane so you can get more parts in the sea bed as some time they flew a little away from the plane
Who funded this great project?
Vê se assim que em vez de destruir pelo risco de perder podemos somar , desenvolver, sem a intenção de apropriar se do que não é seu . Que volte a indústria de aeronaves Henkel para satisfação e orgulho do povo Alemão!
Aos Irmãos Horten meu reconhecimento !!!
The missing engine and other parts must be down there in the vicinity somewhere. Did they get the rest?
Good job!! Guys...thanks
She's a beauty!
Is the museum interested in the Limingen He-115? Because it should have some parts which the museum need.
Amazing ❤️
you know those missing parts are still somewhere in the water .... time for some underwater metal detecting !
Such a rare plane
thank you
А восстановят до ходового состояния? было бы здорово, если бы Он вновь полетел... все таки это история... и к ней надо относится бережно!
молодцы ребята !
"In Hafrsfjords the aircraft has been submerged in seawater with high salinity, but probably with a low oxygen content. The plane had a residual motor with a girbokshus that may have been cast in magnesium. The low oxygen content of seawater, together with a cathodic protection of magnesium in the gearbox, may have helped to protect aircraft. In addition, the primary structure parts that have an excellent corrosion protective coating. The more secondary structural members have not received the same corrosion protection. It is here that one finds the greatest corrosion damage." from www.heinkel115.com
This was a floatplane as I remember,did they recover the floats?
If I may ask where are the floats?
sorry i found a previous reply of yours, cheers!
The remaining paint is incredibly impressive. I hope by "restore.. paint and markings" they mean 'in situ' restoration rather than attempting to recreate the original paint applications
Henkel and the sludge " Nice"
I have a knife just like the one at 6:32. Triple laminated Swedish steel.
Was this plane shot down or downed due to mechanical failure?
+ John Vandertoorn Broke during a rough landing. The Luftwaffe mechanics salvaged what they could before it sank.
I was always thinking, its a tale that german engineering is so impressive. Its not a tale.
Amazing
Parabéns a Alemanha pelo sonho de Werner Von Brawl pela conquista do espaço!!!
i would really like to be helping restore these old aircraft and tanks and stuff
Hi Chris.
Look around the area where you live to see if there is an aircraft museum or suchlike. I am lucky that there are three within a few hours drive from me. Museums usually take on volunteers to help. No skills are necessary but are certainly helpful.
Another thing I am lucky with is my wife allowed me to have two aircraft fuselages I am restoring in our garden, both dating back to 1946. One is pictured in my avatar.
Modern Germany should embrace it's past , yes not ALL were members of the Nazi party ,the humble foot soldier ,the sailor on a cargo ship were just Jo blogs doing their duties as ordered
Why Lanolin oil for preservation in particular?
The Norwegian Hydrographic Service were testing new sonar equipment in 2005 when they discovered the aircraft. This was later confirmed by Luftwaffe. Lanolin is a natural oil without chemicals, and protect the metal from drying out.
Kjell Dahle
Thanks
omg that music!!!!!
Will it fly again or just be on static display?
Only for static display in the museum.
Is this sola in norway? as in stavanger?
Yes, Sola airport near Stavanger/Norway
Diligent at Peak
The second engine is still at the bottom of the fjord?
The germans rescued one engine before the aicraft was sinking.
Good idea...
So what is the intention for it (replacement, replication, nothing, etc.,)? It would be an interesting and unique look to have any new parts be kept an obviously dissimilar color to show what isn't original. IMHO this looks kind of cool when done to bones and/or archeological artifacts like pottery and such. Never seen it on a plane though.
BTW, much of this plane is in much better shape than I'd expect (for being submerged for so long). Especially some of the wooden parts. Do you know why this would be the case?
Good luck with the restoration and congratulations on rescuing it.
Y'a t'il une 3 ème vidéo où il est complètement restauré ?😊
Non pas encore, cretin des alpes!
whats with the trippy piano music
Lower surfaces are painted with a color that looks like later RLM 76, Shouldn't it be RLM 65?
Imho the RLM 76 seems more appropriate with the dark uppersurface in (apparently) RLM 75
now it begs the question, how'd she get there?
+Thunderbeat The twin-engined, three seater float plane was originally bought by
the Norwegian Navi Air services in 1939. It was used by the Norwegians
against the invading German forces in April 1940 and after Norway
surrendered the Germans took over the airplane and used it against
Allied convoys that were sailing towards the Soviet Union.On
December 1942, it was escorting a German convoy after which it lost a
float on landing and overturned. None of the crew were killed, and the
Germans were even able to recover the starboard engine and the remaining
floats before the bomber sank. It remained on the bottom of the fjord
for almost 70 years.
Thanks! It's always good to hear the stories of these birds, be it however bad it may be.
i get a bit sad thinking of the young boys drafted by their government to fly this thing.Did they survive?
+MegaFloyd100 The plane was damaged and sunk after a hard landing. The aircrew were not injured.
Only one in existence?
Have the pontoons been recovered?
They are stored, but not cleaned and preserved.
Good!. Pontoons are one of the hardest things to find. If you didn't have them, it would be impossible to replace them. Are the Pontoons a Heinkel item, or were they from a subcontractor?
i.e. A LOT of U.S. pontoon planes had EDO brand floats. These are extremely hard to find in sizes such as for a Ju-52 or a DC-3, or even a Beech 18. But U.S. manufacturers did not make their aircraft floats. They bought them from the EDO co.
I had thought that since the aircraft was upside down, the German recovery teams might have just unbolted them for use on another aircraft, leaving the rest of the wreck behind.
VERY NICE JOB ON THE RESTORATION SO FAR! IT LOOKS GREAT! I hope I can come and see it some time.
Careful now. Merkel might want to be reimbursed for it. The restoration should open a 'go fund me' for donations from the public. That could be helpful. Everyone around the world, kick in.
RW4X4X3006
Go fund me will want 35% of the donations
RW4X4X3006 it’s in Norway, we generally restore all the german Planes we find here. In Bodø the is a fully restored FW-190 and soon to be a BF-109. Both were fished up like this one and are now in mint condition. There are lots of funds going to stuff like this over here :-) something that makes me really Happy. This plane is in good hands
correct me if I,m wrong but is this the only complete He 115 left If so a 'go fund me ' would be an excellent idea these aircraft need caring for
What happened to the crew?
All the crew were saved, the aircraft was floating for some time after a hard landing.
Will this plane ever fly again, is that the plan for it?
Hmm, no visible battle damage. Wonder why it went down---
+37Dionysos Rough landing and they broke a float. Luftwaffe mechanics salvaged an engine and whatever else they could before it capsized and sank.
where are the floats?
The floats and one engine were saved. They are stored and will be restored.
+ Saucerman1 Luftwaffe mechanics salvaged one float and an engine before the plane capsized and sank. A replacement float was found.
Непонятно-восстановлен аппарат или просто по кускам выставлен в музее.Если последнее,то незачем было вытаскивать со дна.Состояние аппарата достаточно хорошее и вполне можно было бы поставить "на крыло."
German steel... Krupp steel...
do not repaint anything
Sadly this plane is now garbage. Impossible to restore because the owners who were restoring it did not coat it in SPF-50 which is a preservitive chemical, and now the aluminum is destroyed beyond repair or restoration.
+Bill Allenbaugh The conservation and cleaning have been going quite well. heinkel115.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/DSC_9397.jpg
SCRAPE
Stop writing only in English and we Will democratize communication to portuguese !
Did the crew survived the crash?
+@blackllama4602 All crew survived. The plane was damaged in a hard landing and sank.