Dornier 17Z F1+FH markings 15th Sept 1940.

[Phil Lloyd]

Hi Paul/Larry,

Thanks for your replies, great information. I have uploaded a set of photos (with acknowledgements) which you may find interesting. I have included what I know about them below:-

1)Does anyone know the ident of the KG76 Dornier behind Oblt Niebler and his crew? It was taken by Theodor Rehm at Beauvais on the morning of 15th Sept. On the original print is an E underneath the wing (possibley F1+EH?). Incidentally three of the men in this picture were killed in action about 2 hours later. The Dornier appears to have white tipped spinners.
(Battle of Britain Day - Alfred Price)

2)The crashed dornier F1+JK took part in the morning raid, making a crashed landing in France. Interestingly the swastika has been painted over? but you can just make out the port wing tactical bar and possibly one centered on the rudder. (Battle of Britain Day - Alfred Price)

3)The spinner is believed to be from F1+FH, which was taken as a souvenir by a police constable and is now part of the RAFM collection. (Blitz-Then and Now Vol 2)

4)The Dornier with flame from the tail is an air test of the Dornier flown by Rolf Hetisch. Note the spinner from the chase Dornier.
Incidentally I have a colour test film of one of these being tested from a He111 if anyone would like a link to the German dvd)
(Battle of Britain Day - Alfred Price)

5)The Dornier tail of this KG3 machine may show a tactical rudder marking over painted for night operations?
(Blitz-Then and Now Vol 2)

6)This well known shot of a KG3 Dornier burning itself out on Sandwich Sands on 31st August shows the individual a/c letter 'L' in a light staffel/gruppe colour outboard of the cross? (Blitz-Then and Now Vol 1)

Thanks
Phil