Phonix D.I by Ivan Berryman. (RM) SPE16 5 million nautical miles and

5 million nautical miles and carried 1

in his painting

He is shown here flying Bf109 G-6 of JG52

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 5 million nautical miles andDHM1797RM. 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