"C5" on Bishop's Nieuport 17

brianm · 23 November 2009, 02:17 PM

Hi Guys,

anybody out there know what the C5 on

Billy Bishop's Nieuport 17 signified?

Thanks

Dan_San_Abbott · 23 November 2009, 02:37 PM

Hi Brian:
It is the 5th aircraft in C Flight of No.60 Squadron, (RFC). A Flight, was A 1 to A6, B Flight, was B 1 to B6 and C Flight, was C1 to C6.
Blue skies Brian,
Dan-San

brianm · 23 November 2009, 07:31 PM

Hi Dan,

Thanks for the info.

Iwik · 29 November 2009, 08:59 PM

Hi there!
The hobbycraft kit shows this aircraft with a maple leaf close to the cockpit, but I have been unable to see any pics of such a scheme.
Was it truly there?
Ciao
Iwik

brianm · 30 November 2009, 02:14 PM

Thanks IWIK,

I've seen and read about different variations, some with and without the maple leaf and/or the C5. I plan on going to visit Bishop's museum since it is only a two hour drive from me. I was told the staff there is pretty knowledgeable, and they may even have some actual photos that will answer these questions once and for all.