Dornier 217 crashed in Salerno 16 sept. 1943

[Matteo La Boccia]

Here is a place near Salerno, south Italy, where we find a crash site of a Dornier 217. Airplane crashed in 16 september 1943. Some idea about parts and about crew of airplane? Thanks.

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9 detail: Ln 27164

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11 On a part: 8 Min 26511

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14a DORNIER 217 "Alfred Luscher, Fabrik elektrischer Accumulatoren und Apparate, Dresden"

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16 7,92 mm

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18 Ring with Benito Mussolini

19 Two of researchers

 

[Silver Searcher]

HI great work and great pictures to

 

[Trond]

Interesting.

 

[Fr3nchy27]

Very interesting. Love that ring!

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Great pictures and very nice hunt! That ring is awesome but the airplane parts look like a bunch of melted aluminum, looks like you found the crash site for sure! Thanks for sharing your Italian finds, I enjoyed it. HH, Mike

 

[Detectingfreak]

Thats awesome! Congratulations on the finds!

 

[crazyjarhead]

Looks like a lot of work in the jungle?? WTG on finding it and all of the hard work. Are you the only ones who know about the wreck?? Is it American??

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

That was one of Germany's best bombers. I believe it carried the largest bomb load of any German bomber, and had great speed as well. Love it!

 

[froggy38383]

Thanks, neat post,

 

[Pentico]

Now that is a hike to the site.
Awesome finds and pictures.

Denver

 

[allen]

way to research and find
the remains of that plane !

 

[CRUSADER]

Been to Salerno whilst on a history tour of Italy, following the Allie invasion through the country The forgotten campaign!