Need First name of Oblt. Schopper, of 4./KG3 & Location of his FL in a Do17Z on 15 Sept 1940

[Scharnier]

Originally Posted by Larry Hickey

"May 12, 1940: 4./KG3 Dornier Do17Z. Damaged by AA fire during sortie to Charleville and engaged by P/O Lee of No.501 Squadron over Izel, crash-landing near Arsfeld, north-west of Bitburg (Germany), 6.35 p.m. FF Oberlt Richard Martin (Staffelkapitän) badly wounded - admitted to hospital in Diekirch, rest of crew unhurt. Aircraft 30% damaged but repairable."

Hi Larry,

I think here's a typo and you mean Arzfeld.

Best regards
Claudia

[DDT]

Hallo Larry,

It is indeed the same. Madyck is how the French, Mardijck is how we Belgian write it down. But to my believe Mardyck/Mardijck lies between Calais and Dunkirk in France.
I have no idea if Granicky became St.Kap., but is most likely the case.
The book of Jean Dillen makes no mention if Granicky stayed as St.Kap. after he was rescued from the northsea.
Kind Regards,

Dirk

[Chris Goss]

I now have this photos & it would appear that only one crew member is wounded & not badly. If going by the names on the back, the wounded man is Granicki! It would appear to be in a field behind sand dunes.

[steve sheridan]

As it been possible over the last few years whether the exact date of the Granicky ditching late October 1940 as been established.
Best regs,
Steve.