AIRCRAFT COLOURS AND MARKINGS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR ERA

AEG D.I


The AEG D.I was first completed in May 1917, and immediately showed itself to be the fastest fighter of the day and three additional trial aircraft were ordered. Test pilot Lt Julius Hendricks was killed in a crash on 21 August and the service tests continued with the remaining aircraft. Ltn Walter Hohndorf had been involved in the design and as such D.4400/17 was sent to Jasta 14 for his use. On 5 September he was killed when 4400/17 went into an uncontrolled spin. With two deaths, the type was withdrawn from consideration for active service, although it was used at the first fighter competition because of its speed.

 


AEG D.I 4400/17
Ltn Walter Hohndorf
JAFU, Jasta 14
September 1917
Source: Aeronaut Fighter Competitions Book