Coded 'DJ+ZM' of 7. Seenotstaffel, WNr. 087 was one of five Do 24s delivered during January 1943. Under CO Hptm. Hans Tretter, 7.Seenotstaffel, together with 6. Staffel, was in constant action operating in support of the Panzerarmee Afrika. In addition to 'DJ+ZM' Tretter also took on charge 'VH+SK' (WNr. 071) during this month. 'DJ+ZM' was lost on 23 December 1943 crashing into a house on the seafront whilst landing in Kapsali Bay (Kythira) to pick up wounded. Three airmen were killed and three others injured. Click on the image to view large.
