Produktbeschreibung
The Nieuport 16 was an evolution of the Nieuport 11, reinforced and modi ed
to t a new, more powerful engine, and used as a ghter, bomber escort,
and in balloon busting. It was armed with a single Lewis machine–gun, set
in a dif cult to reach position over the upper wing and when used in balloon
busting with four Le Prieur rockets on each side. With a top speed of over 100
mph, it was superior to its predecessors, but lacked in maneuverability; still, it
represented an important stepping stone for the Nieuport line
Nieuport 16 (Navarre)
Henri De Guibert earned his flight license as a civilian, and once enlisted he became a French aviation pilot, and scored his first victory in his Nieuport 16 on July 21, 1916.
After 19 years of service, he was honored as Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur. |