Finally the SM-03 was ready for service in Africa, and it's first job was to defend the new jet-bombers from the Rocket-powered Daedalous interceptors. these aircraft were basically just a streamlined SM-02 with a pair of semi-jet engines replacing the old inline engines. almost every one of these new planes was sent to suppliment bomber squadrons in Egypt, where they were needed to escourt bombers to and from roman frotresses on Crete. The plan was to cripple these fortresses before sending troop-ships to invade mainland Rome directly, with aid from Gaulish resistance groups scattered througfhout Europe. for more of the story behind this aircraft please check out my blog post, and my other aircraft :)