Nieuport request

Anyway, cheers for the links and pics, Dave & Phil.

TNZ

The 11 and the 17 are very different. The 17 is considerably bigger.

MH

Yes I agree, but the basic sesquiplane design was similar.

TNZ

The 11 and the 17 are very different. The 17 is considerably bigger.

MH

Sorry better late than never

I think Dave has pretty much covered it 😉 .
Flew the Nieuport 17 No.1654 till about July 1917, Then S.E.5as till the end.
Have seen many numbered aircraft but have not found his, I have a bit of a Selection of them from 11-28 saved which I will include after the two 17 Photo’s, I also found some with Design Drawings 🙂 .
But here’s a few 17s if you want the other’s just please, Cheer’s Chris, :dev2: Tally Ho! Phil :diablo: .(I found a few link’s but the one Dave put up is very good 😉 )

Interesting links to Nieuports with 60 Sqn, RFC

http://www.greatwarflyingmuseum.com/aircraft/france/nieuport_23.html

http://www.internetmodeler.com/1999/june/galleria/

http://www.rafweb.org/SqnMark060.htm

Thanks for that, Dave.
If I remember rightly, there’s not a huge difference between the 11 Bebe and the 17.
The 7/8’s scale one will look great done up in the “Grid’s” colour scheme of silver (apparently) and a fitting tribute.

Cheers
Chris
(TNZ)

Just found it Chris, ‘Grid’ Caldwell flew the Neiuport 17 with 60 Sqn, RFC

http://www.theaerodrome.com/services/gbritain/rfc/60.html

I note that No. 60 Squadron also had another Kiwi Ace, Alan Scott MC.

Something I have often wondered, does anyone know if there is a family connection between Keith Caldwell (one of NZ’s greatest Aces from WWI) and Clive Caldwell (one of Australia’s greatest aces of WWII)?

Cheers Phil.
Any help would be appreciated.
My friend Paul who’s building a 7/8’s scale Nieuport replica is doing it in the same scheme as Mr Caldwell’s as a tribute, hence the info request.

TNZ

What do you think Davey

Hmmm interesting, I might have a try at it.

G’ Day Turbo 😉 , Not sure but I will have a gig in the book’s first 🙂 .
Then Hit the net Mate, Been on here nearly all day and my bum is killing me :p , Must go for a lunch break, Cheer’s Chris, :dev2: Tally Ho! Phil :diablo: