Photo Nieuport

[musec04]

Hello,


Currently on ebay is a photo of RFC Nieuport 23 B1680 of 1 Squadron at:


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234179821...0AAOSwruRhOfr0


Regards,


Clint

[musec04]

Hello,


Currently on ebay is a photo of Nieuport 11 N.543 at:


https://www.ebay.fr/itm/154644798379...IAAOSwDEJhYX8z


I know I've seen these markings before,but where? Could someone please put me out of my misery and identify the pilot/unit of this machine?


Following offline discussions with Bertrand, I have looked at the following photograph of Voisn Type 3 V.835 from the same seller which appears to bear the same chevron markings as the Nieuport:


https://www.ebay.fr/itm/154642230728...4AAOSwuedhXw8a

This in turn has led to the following photo:

https://www.traditions-air.fr/unit/photo/469.htm

So is Nieuport 11 N.543 wearing the markings of V 97 or V 397 as the case may be?










Regards,


Clint

[Buckeye30]

Parry was shot down by Fritz Friedrichs (Jasta 10) on 8 July his 21st and last victory; he was killed a week later. Parry's sole claim was on the 2nd.
Nick

[Stig Jarlevik]

Fritz was his nick name

Actually named Friedrich Friedrichs which sounds a bit "unengaged" by his parents....

Cheers
Stig

[musec04]

Hello,


Currently on ebay is a photo of RFC Nieuport 20 A154 at:


https://www.ebay.com/itm/37376963171...QAAOSwOkxheB2-


This image will be familiar to readers of J.M. Bruce's Aircraft of the Royal Flying Corps,but appeared to be woth posting give the size and quality of the photo.


Regards,


Clint

[musec04]

Hello,


Currently on ebay is a photo of a downed RFC 1 Squadron Nieuport 23 at:


https://www.ebay.de/itm/393668453290...UAAOSwIwdhgRZS


Regards,


Clint

[musec04]

Hello,


Currently on ebay there is a photo of a Nieuport with 7072 on the tailplane at:


https://www.ebay.it/itm/265400495968...AAAOSwVsFhjLZP


TBH, I'm not sure what to make of this photo - either a Nieuport 16 or Nieuport 21 seem possibilities identificationwise,with the headrest and partially exposed engine cylinders,but I 've no other Nieuport serials in the 70** range. Any thoughts ?


Regards,


Clint

[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