Air clash on 10.05.40 over Metz
 

Hi,


on 10.05.40 at 15.25 Fw.Litjens from 4/JG53 claimed one Curtiss s/d over Metz. This was most probably MB-152 which was damaged in this action. I wonder if there is somebody who can provide me with further info concerning the French unit, serial and pilot name?

TIA.

Regards

Robert

Re: Air clash on 10.05.40 over Metz
 

Hi Robert,

According to Paul Martin in "Invisibles Vainqueurs",
Bloch 152 downed on may 10 1940 was the following :

GC 1/8 MB 152 Cpt Adrien Astier downed at Chambley.
The plane could destroy a DO17 before being involved in a dog fight with Me109 where its tails was broken. Pilot was KIA. German bomber felt at Mars-la-Tour (54).

I hope this could helps.
Stephane Muret

Re: Air clash on 10.05.40 over Metz
 

Hi Stephane,


I know this and I think he was s/d probably by Olt.W.Lippert some time earlier.
I`m searching after damaged or even slightly damaged MB-152 in later clash.

TIA

Regards

Robert