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Old 27th February 2012, 18:13
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Do217 5./KG100 + Hs293

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?

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Old 27th February 2012, 19:28
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Re: Do217 5./KG100 + Hs293

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Old 27th February 2012, 19:38
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Thanks Nick

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

Incidentally, the Stafka was Hptm Wolfgang Vorpahl.

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Re: Do217 5./KG100 + Hs293

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.

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Re: Do217 5./KG100 + Hs293

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.
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Re: Do217 5./KG100 + Hs293

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.

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Thanks Dennis

I have just ordered a copy

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