F Korty-Lalitz, Aviatik D.1 by Ivan Berryman [Postcard]

Artist: Ivan Berryman [browse all Ivan Berryman]

Set against a spectacular Alpine backdrop, a pair of Aviatik D.1s of Flik 17/D are shown on patrol in March 1918, the nearest aircraft being that of Zugsfuhrer F Korty-Lalitz. When first entering service, the D.1 was praised by its pilots for possessing an excellent climb rate and outstanding performance, but its woeful lack of synchronised armament and poor forward visibility compromised the D.1s ability to meet its enemies on equal terms, these examples being armed only with a single over-wing Schwarzlose M7/16 or M16 machine gun.

Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)    

Collector's Postcard - Restricted Initial Print Run of 100 cards.