Baby Nieuport.
 
The Nieuport II served in the first world war from 1916-1917. Known as the 'Baby' this aircraft was fitted with a top wing mounted machine gun. It found popularity among allied flyers, but was soon outclassed by the new German designed Albatross D.III. Photo details: Canon 40D, ISO 250, 1/800th second exposure with a Canon EF 70-200mm IS USM lens @ f-6.3.

 Image taken January 17th 2009


  Just one of many images from the "Wings Over Wairarapa 2009" page of www.skyhigh-photography.com