Nieuport 11 Profipack

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The Nieuport type 10 was a two seater multipurpose machine using variously the 80hp - 110hp LeRhône rotaries. The company’s type 11 ‘Bebe’ was the single seat version and specifically used the lower rated rotary engine, the 80hp LeRhône 9C. Built originally for the Gordon Bennett Speed Race the military production type 11 was designated for scout and two-seater protection duties, it was naturally required to have armament. Due to the lack of a reliable synchronizing gear the choice was the stripped down Lewis Mk.I on a post mount stabilized by either a second post or a semi circular metal rod with a holding clip. The Nieuport 11 and licensed built versions were flown operationally by Belgium (1 example), France, Italy, Russia. The British RFC or RNAS did not use the type 11.  Markings options are for  Esc. N.12 N557, Esc. N.124 N1290, Esc. N.48 in 1916, Esc. N.48 in 1916-17 & Esc. N.48 N1256.

This particular box has a mismarked serial printed on the bos.  One end says #8070 the other end has #8705. This is a factory error.

Price: $40.00

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