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bokuda · 21 February 2008, 07:40 PM

On the upper forward fuselage of Nieuport 11's are strips of leather (I think) that are laced to "pegs" in the side of the fuse. What function did these leather strips serve? Also, how were they attached on the sides without the lacing?

21 February 2008, 07:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
bokuda Observer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: So. Deerfield, MA Posts: 2	Nieuport 11 leather/lacing On the upper forward fuselage of Nieuport 11's are strips of leather (I think) that are laced to "pegs" in the side of the fuse. What function did these leather strips serve? Also, how were they attached on the sides without the lacing?