As the year turned, "77a Squadriglia" was re-equipped with Nieuport 17 single-seat fighters. In March 1917, it began receiving Spad VIIs, which it emblazoned with the squadron symbol of a heart in a white circle. The unit was drawn into the northern frontier fighting at Caporetto. As a result of that Italian defeat, the squadron was forced to relocate rapidly three times. After coming to rest at Marcon, the squadron was attached as part of "13o Gruppo".