4./JG 27 was redeployed to Bulgaria in March 1941. On 6 April 1941, after the failed Italian invasion, it was deployed in the German-led invasion of Greece. On 15 April Rödel led his "Staffel" to Kalambaka and Vassiliki. Captain George Mokkas, commanding 23 "Mira" engaged them but was shot down and killed by Rödel who mistook his Bloch MB.150 for a Hurricane. It was his 15th victory. Minutes later Rödel claimed two Gloster Gladiators and another three claims were made for Gladiators by his "Staffel". The Greek fighters were actually PZL P.24s. Captain Kellas of 21 "Mira", Katsarellas of 22 "Mira" and First Lieutenant Kontogiorgos were wounded. On 20 April 1941 Rödel claimed three Hurricanes from No. 80 Squadron RAF in ten minutes.