Photo Nieuport

[Stig Jarlevik]

My initial reaction was Ni 2297

Unfortunately I think both are equally valid for a Macchi produced aircraft, even if my own notes
has a blank for both numbers....

Cheers
Stig

[musec04]

Hello,


Currently on ebay is a nice photo predominantly of Army Type Ko 3 aircraft,though the aircraft to the left looks more like a Nieuport 16:


https://www.ebay.com/itm/20376662241...MAAOSwl15hxGPi


Regards,


Clint

[Stig Jarlevik]

Lovely photo Clint

With regard to the aircraft on the left, it seems to have the cowling of a Nakajima Ko-2.
It certainly has the same fin as the other Ko-3 visible.

No idea how interchangeable such items were.
Could the cowling of a standard Ko-3 perhaps be split up?

Cheers
Stig

[Buckeye30]

Hi Stig. The KO-2 was a Nieuport 83E.2 2-seater ; I think a few KO-3s may have been re-engined with what was available. This photo is the training base at Tokorozawa with KO-2s in the front and looks like a couple of Nieuport single-seaters at the back with old cowlings (as on the Nie. 83s).

The photo is dated 1925.
Regards
Nick

https://british-eevee.tumblr.com/image/182889945534

[Stig Jarlevik]

Hi Nick

Yes I know what the Ko-2 was.
Looked at Kees photo and to be honest how do you see the difference between a Ko-1 and a Ko-2 (Type 81 vs Type 83)?

I suppose it is possible they re-engined some Ko-3, but I have not come across any such specific information.

Cheers
Stig

[Buckeye30]

Sorry Stig I didn't suggest you didn't know what a KO-2 was !
I know these Nieuports can be confusing but I'm sure the KO-2 / Nie.83 had a single cockpit (as here) rather than 2, also a shorter span.
I think I'll stick to the USAAF.......
Regards
Nick

[Stig Jarlevik]

No worries Nick

It was just an information statement....
Again I confess the tiny details of the Nieuport aircraft is beyond my grasp.
I suppose what I need is a photo from all angles with both types standing side by side....

Happy New Year BTW
Cheers
Stig

[musec04]

Hello,


Currently on ebay is a further photo with a line of Army Type Ko 3 fighters at:


https://www.ebay.com/itm/16527540892...sAAOSwkWZhBpII


Regards,


Clint

[musec04]

Hello,


Currently on ebay is a photo of an interestingly camouflaged Red Army Nieuport 24 bis at:


https://www.ebay.com/itm/12511214716...4AAOSwCGFh6xKX


Regards,


Clint

[Stig Jarlevik]

He, he Clint

How do you nail this one so specifically as being a Nieuport 24bis?
Since I have already stated I am lousy with all those look-a-like models, I am just curious....

Cheers
Stig