Phonix D.I by Ivan Berryman. (RM) SPE16 The Thermopylae Leaving Foochow by

The Thermopylae Leaving Foochow by Montague Dawson

He is shown here flying Bf109 G-6 of JG52

the work of war has just begun

The previously unescorted bombers of the Regia Aeronautica suddenly required the presence of fighters to protect the marauding bombers

Phonix D.I by Ivan Berryman. (RM) SPE16 The Thermopylae Leaving Foochow byDHM1797RM. Phonix D. I by Ivan Berryman. Resplendent in the striking colours of the Austro Hungarian Navy, a pair of Phonix D. I fighters are depicted on patrol in the late Spring of 1918. Although largely unpopular with pilots, the type acquitted itself well in service, possessing a superior rate of climb to the Albatross D. III, superb stability and a very low stall speed. A significant number of victories were achieved on the type and many examples