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Re: Trying to ID FL Do17Z of Stab I./KG3, 5K+BB at Allonville, France during the WC
Hello,
The location from the seller photo caption seems to be ""Allonville," Somme Dept, Picardie Region, of N France. This puts it very close to Amiens (5 km to the south). This makes it most likely that the FL took place during the Western Campaign, probably during May, 1940, although the Battle of Britain is not completely out the question, although appears unlikely.
This now seems likely that this is:
"25 May 1940: Stab I./KG3 Dornier Do17Z. Shot down by Sgt Corrin and S/Lt Gouachon of GC I/8 and crashed at Allonville, north-east of Amiens, 7.15 p.m. Possibly also attacked by Cpl Sika. BF Fw Karl Litzenberg killed, Oberlt [ ] Siebel and rest of crew believed baled out and believed captured unhurt – later released. Aircraft 100% write-off."
However, it seems likely that our info on the entire crew bailing out is probably wrong, and that at least the pilot rode the plane down to a good FL.
Does anyone have the first name of Oblt Siebel, or any other information that would help clear up this incident? There are several Siebels in the Luft Off Career Summ DB, but none that obviously fit this officer.
Regards,
Larry
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