11. Nieuport 11 #1763 of the 75a Squadriglia, Italy, 1916. 12. Nieuport-Macchi 11C, licence-built in Italy. This aircraft served with the Servizio Aeronautico Italiano in 1916. 13. Nieuport-Macchi 11 #3242 belonging to an unknown unit. Notice the unusual khaki camouflage. 14. Nieuport 11 C1 #1482 “Le Môme” (The Kid), Serbian Air Service, on the front…Continue reading Nieuport 11 (2)
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Nieuport 11
The Nieuport 11 was a very successful and nimble fighter that led to an entire family of light fighters. It was better suited to counter the Fokker Eindekker than previous models were and was the favourite mount of several aces. It was licensed-produced in Italy. 1. Nieuport-Macchi 11 (ex-Ni.1615) captured by Austro-Hungarian troops and repainted.…Continue reading Nieuport 11