Do217 5./KG100 + Hs293

[Brian]

Hi guys

I'm seeking information regarding the five Do217/Hs293 aircraft that operated from Kalamaki (Greece) between 24 October-10 December 1943.
In two separate attacks they damaged HMS Rockwood and sank HMS Dulverton in November 1943.

Any ideas on the crews involved and the Staka?

Cheers
Brian

[Nick Beale]

This book might help.

[Brian]

Thanks Nick

I shall get a copy. A new title to me!

Incidentally, the Stafka was Hptm Wolfgang Vorpahl.

Cheers
Brian

[Ian Jewison]

I think I shall add this to my book shelf also. I recently bought a small group with a Leistungsbuch to a member of KG 100 using Hs293. He has at least 3 sinkings with the weapon in 1944 around the Anzio.

Thanks!
Ian

[Brian Bines]

The KG100 shows 5th Staffel under as you say Hpt Wolfgang Vorpahl, the book mentions the attack on the Rockwood on the 11.11th and that Do217's of 5/100 were damaged/destroyed in a bombing attack on Kalamaki on 15.11.

[Dennis Peschier]

The captain of HMS Rockwood was Samuel Lombard-Hobson. In his book “A Sailor’s War”, ISBN 0-85613-529-1, he describes the events of that day. Page 168-170.

Dennis

[Brian]

Thanks Dennis

I have just ordered a copy

Cheers
Brian