Nieuport IV

The Nieuport IV was designed as a sport and racing aircraft, that went on to perform reconnaissance roles during the Italo-Turkish War, the First Balkan War, and World War 1 until 1915. It is notable, among other things, for being the World's second warplane, and for being the first to perform a loop. This is its story.

[@kenrobba5831]

Great history ! I have; since a small boy. been interested in preWW I aeromachines !
That was a delightful piece of history; I had no clue - where the name “Nieuport” originated ! Bravo !!!

[@Tipman2OOO]

Thanks for sharing! Great content!

[@garychynne1377]

nice lines. those early monos were beautiful. thank yew take care

[@Forgotten_Aviation]

Glad you like them! Have you checked the Deperdussin video? They were some beautiful racing monoplanes.

[@kidmohair8151]

that distinctive Nieuport rudder...almost a patent.
as for the what the sheep thought?...bah

[@Forgotten_Aviation]

Baaah? Yup. Probably.

[@classicalvintagecollector]

Hilarious. "quite what the sheep thought of this is not recorded."