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obdl3945

30th June 2008 21:33

Re: The "Dornier" pictures of my grandfather

Hi, Volker...

I like the comment on your previous posting... "this is the last for today". I can only hope that means there's more to come on future occasions. I especially like Photo 13 of the Dornier Do17Z... :).

I can only agree with other peoples' comment about these photos. Their clarity, even some sixty-eight years on, make them really wonderful. It is great that you have shared them on this forum. Thank you again for this kindness.

Best wishes...

Brian Bines

30th June 2008 23:11

Re: The "Dornier" pictures of my grandfather

Thanks for sharing these photos

Is there a possibility that Do17 U5+FS was one of the four 8/KG2 aircraft that returned on 13-8-40 with combat damage and wounded crew,

Brian Bines

RT	1st July 2008 07:44

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I fear Brian that regarding the handvoll of possibilities we hv some difficulties to find the right plane, My choice was also turned toward that date, hv you noted the well distibuted "hammering" that's pilots where artists

Remi

Rolfeb

1st July 2008 12:44

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Hi Volker,

Welcome and
thanks so much for sharing this pic's with us.

Rolf

Volker_DO4NC

1st July 2008 17:53

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The next photos are of the few i don't have negatives of, so these are scanned photos. The quality suffered over the last sixty years.

16) Aerial view onto a channel:

http://666kb.com/i/azzwv0c9kxd2a6j6j.jpg

17) Another team photo, maybe these are the crew members of the bomber in the background:

http://666kb.com/i/azzwxayoxri5xycgr.jpg

18) Picture of a DO-17 or DO-217 in flight:

http://666kb.com/i/azzwz37n2eqyqfhjv.jpg

Pilot

1st July 2008 18:20

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Excellent images http://www.letletlet-warplanes.com/f.../icon_clap.gif http://www.letletlet-warplanes.com/f.../icon_clap.gif

Von Alles

1st July 2008 20:28

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Originally Posted by obdl3945 (Post 68673)

Gentlemen, along with Von Alles, my contender for the mysterious wrecked seaplane... :)

Loire et Olivier LeO H-258. I also believe in the photo, the wings have flopped forwards, so much so, that they are actually upside down. Note the rear engine nacelle on the thumbnails, very angular and squared off, just like the remnants of the engine nacelles on the wreck... and credit where due, Von Alles just pipped me to posting the answer... well done... !

Hello,
I suggest more a LéO H-257bis (radial engines) than a H-258 (with in line engines). These two types were in line service in 1939-40, the last H-257 was built in march 1939 !!
Very intresting serie, thank you for sharing.
Von Alles

Brian Bines

1st July 2008 22:56

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Picture 8 - Do217 with Grandfather peeking from the window - can anyone make out the werk nummer it looks like 4423. If so from Ulf Balkes book the crew baled out of this aircraft on 24/25-6-1944 north of Rouen.

Primoz

2nd July 2008 16:46

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Quote:

Originally Posted by obdl3945 (Post 68607)

Photo 2 is very intriguing, especially as I can't quite make out the unit badge on the Ju52.

This unknown badge is very interesting indeed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by obdl3945 (Post 68607)

Photo 3 is a Dornier Do17M (bomber) or P (reconnaissance) aircraft.

It's a Do 17P (with BMW 132 engines).

Volker_DO4NC

2nd July 2008 17:30

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For those who are trying to find out more about the badge on the JU-52, here is the biggest available version of it:

http://666kb.com/i/b00wqtmg36huu55x1.jpg

And here are some more photos:

19) Mechanics at work:

http://666kb.com/i/b00ws942s7oa7imut.jpg

20) View on the airfield out of a plane:

http://666kb.com/i/b00wuexlp1chh599x.jpg

21) Loading bombs:

http://666kb.com/i/b00wvvtdrfxh522ph.jpg

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