[Marc-André Haldimann]

Dear Volker,

Thanks so much for sharing your fantastic picture collection. You see from all the reactions you get that the whole TOCH community is gearing up to shed more light on those unique documents of your grand father.

As I'm not a Dornier specialist, I won't be of much help, but I immensly enjoy discovering your collection, as the Dornier 217 subtype is not that well documented and as this bird always caught my interest, especialy the Do 217 K.

As Adriano, I tried to identify the totally wrecked and half sunken machine on which your grand-father strolls. The only sure thing I can suggest is to rule out all Dornier productions, in favour of a Fench design, though not a Latécoère. Am keeping up the research on this matter. And just noticed the identification is done! I hadn't checked back since two hours LOL...

Again, thanks for your generosity, and hoping that fresh knowledge will further enhance your family records.

Sincerely

Marc