The Nieuport 28: America's First Fighter

by Theodore Hamady

The first squadrons of American-trained fighter pilots to enter combat in April 1918 during World War I were equipped with the Nieuport 28. Douglas Campbell, Jimmy Meissner, and Eddie Rickenbacker, were among those who cut their teeth on the Nieuport 28 fighter and gained the experience, skills, and confidence necessary to survive and succeed in aerial combat. This book provides an exhaustive history of the Nieuport 28, from its design inception in 1917, through its combat service with the U.S. Air Service, and into the postwar era. Replete with pilot reports, maps, over 400 photographs, and specially commissioned technical drawings and color profiles this book is a fitting testament to the Nieuport 28.

272 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2008

Reviews

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully produced, detailed book about the Nieuport 28. Besides its service with the USAS during World War 1, the book follows the post-war usage of the airplane and traces several of them through their use in Hollywood in the 1920s and 1930s.