Philipp's unit was tasked with bomber escort and ground attack as well as combat air patrol missions. He was credited with his first aerial victory on 5 September 1939 over a PZL P.24  south of Radomsko. Philipp maneuvered himself into a favorable attack position and aimed carefully.
Philipp's unit was tasked with bomber escort, ground attack, and combat air patrol missions. On September 5, 1939, he secured his first aerial victory over a PZL P.24 south of Radomsko. Philipp skillfully positioned himself for the attack and aimed carefully.