Do-217 K-3 WNr-4718 9./KG 100

[Flupke]

Hello

I am looking for the date of the loss of a Do-217 K-3 WNr-4718 9./KG 100 6N+DT
This A/C crashed very close of the coast at Hermanville-sur-Mer , pilot B/O
This A/C was carrying Fx bomb controlled , he was shot down by a spitfire
Thanks in advance
Phil

[RT]

6N+DT of Stab.III.KG100 4.july 1944 besatzung Kellers

Remi

[Brian]

Hi Phil

6N+DT was shot down at 2238 hours on the night of 4/5 July 1944 by a Mosquito from 456 (RAAF) Squadron. Ltn Erich Keller was the pilot (this information came via Chris Goss).

Hope this helps
Cheers
Brian

[Flupke]

Many thanks Brian , RT and Chris
Just what I need to know

[Flupke]

possibly this crew ?

Uffz Dietershagen Alois (KIA)---Uffz Grans Heinrich (MIA)---Obgefr Boetel Theodor (KIA)

Regards
Phil

[Brian Bines]

From KG 100 book and 'K' report Ff Ltn. Erich Keller POW, B Uffz Alois Dreershagen +, Bf Uffz. Heinrich Grans missing, Bm Ogef. Theodor Boetel + . According to 'K' pilot ( born in 1915 ) had flown for 12 years but had been a flying instructor and only had a few warflights . He was thrown from the aircraft as it went down opened his chute and was picked up unhurt, the bodies of the B and Bm were recovered later,
Regards
Brian Bines