Nieuport 28 U.S. Army Over the next decade

Over the next decade

Wingspan 7 3/4 inches

while range is significantly increased

it built as a sturdy fighter-interceptor to augment the Messerschmitt Bf 109

1953 when it failed to recover from a spin at 60 degrees sweepback

Nieuport 28 U.S. Army Over the next decadeNieuport 28 model airplane. Although initially rejected by French and British air services, the Nieuport 28 became a beloved fighter among United States Air Service squadrons thanks to its speed and maneuverability. A favorite among aces such as Harold Hartney, its only flaw was a tendency to lose its upper wing fabric during abrupt dives. Eventually, it was replaced by the less agile SPAD S. XIII. Mahogany Wood. Scale: 1 20. Wingspan 16 inches,