There were many colorful aeroplanes flying in World War I, but most distinctive of all was the Nieuport 17. This was an aeroplane the Allies couldn't get enough of and the Germans wished had never been designed. Nieuport 17 was a sesqui-plane- having a smaller lower wing of about half the wing area of the upper wing. Nieuports were responsible for the end of German dominance of the skies over France.
 | This plastic model kit requires plastic cement and paint for assembly, and they are sold separately. |