Crash of Do 17 dated April 8th 1940 near Donauwörth
 

Hi All,

looking for more Details about a Crash of a Do 17 which crashed near Donauwörth April 8th 1940.
Any idea? Unfortunately I do not have more details.
Thanks in advance

Rolf

Re: Crash of Do 17 dated April 8th 1940 near Donauwörth
 

According to Battle of France Then & Now, the only losses were at Hanau (I have a number of photos of this crash) and Stommeln, nowhere near Donauwörth

Re: Crash of Do 17 dated April 8th 1940 near Donauwörth
 

I guess this query is linked to the following case:
http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=255943

Battle of France Then & Now only covers operational units, so it possible a Do 17 of a rear area unit (training, ferrying, or service unit) crashed there. But I have not the loss lists corresponding.

Regarding the presence of a Wermacht officer aboard, it could have been on a "pleasure" flight, or it could also be a flight to check from the sky if his ground unit was well hidden (something that was done at times by French Army officers at least).

Re: Crash of Do 17 dated April 8th 1940 near Donauwörth
 

Hi Chris, Laurent,

thanks for the info.
I'm not active in the "Wehrmacht" forum but seems Leutnant Heimo Wurm could be the person I'm looking for if it is correct.
My information of the crash is based on eye witnesses only who remember the crash and place of crash. Date given by eye witnesses is April 8th 1940. The plane crashed into a football (soccer) field. Crew members were injured.
Does anybody knows more about Heimo or Heino Wurm?
Would be interesting which source Dwg used/have as it is similar to my info
Thanks in advance

Rolf

Re: Crash of Do 17 dated April 8th 1940 near Donauwörth
 

Rolf,

this was the Do17M WNr. 2325 PH+NS from 1.(F)/ErgänzungsaufklärergruppeObdH which had to make an emergency landing on a training flight near Donauwörth with 90% damage. The observer Oblt. Stark became hurt during the crash.

No first name or other crew members given in the report.

Re: Crash of Do 17 dated April 8th 1940 near Donauwörth
 

Hi Merlin,

thanks a lot.

Any idea what causes the crash?

Thanks

Rolf

Re: Crash of Do 17 dated April 8th 1940 near Donauwörth
 

The reason for the crash was not reported.

Re: Crash of Do 17 dated April 8th 1940 near Donauwörth
 

Thanks a lot
Rolf

Re: Crash of Do 17 dated April 8th 1940 near Donauwörth
 

Hi Merlin,

may I ask you the source of your Information?

Thanks a lot

Rolf

Re: Crash of Do 17 dated April 8th 1940 near Donauwörth
 

Rolf,

my source are hand written copies of crash reports from Luftgau VII.