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Re: Do 17 ??+UK crashed near Gedinne (B)
Great result guys, thanks!
I still have a little doubt on the 5, since I see the left vertical continue to go down, but for the moment let myself be convinced by the majority.
As to the cause of the crash, I have a lsightly modified view. As far as I know 2./KG2 was at 6.30 local time over their targets near Reims, too early to be attacked by either GC I/3 (my earlier thought) or No. 3 Sqn. So I think it was the French DCA.
Which then gives:
May 15: 2./KG2 Dornier Do17Z (2526). Hit by DCA on return of sortie to attack rail targets at Sillery and Witry-les-Reims, 07.00 a.m. Crash-landed in forest near Willerzie, three miles west of Gedinne. BO Uffz Hans Tanzberger and BM Fw Heinrich Schreyer both captured wounded, FF Uffz Vinzenz Gießübel and BF Uffz Kurt Gerlach both captured unhurt – all later released. Aircraft U5+DK 100% write-off.
Regards, Pieter
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