 On 10 May 1940, German forces launched an offensive in Western Europe, but Wick remained on the ground while his aircraft, Bf 109 "Yellow 2", underwent an engine change.Seven days later, he was back in the air, recording three victories over French LeO 45 bombers in one mission.By 6 June, Wick had 10 confirmed and two unconfirmed victories, including four French Bloch 151/152 fighters that he shot down on 5 June to record his fourth through seventh victories.