Nieuport fighter aircraft parked on airfield during World War I in France. "The Flying Fish" aircraft is seen, which was piloted by Captain Harry S. Gwynne. The plane fuselage and body are painted with a fish scale design and fish head on engine nacelle. First plane taxis out followed by other planes including the Flying Fish. Fleet of Nieuport fighter aircraft in flight. They land on open air field one after the other. Location is likely Issoudun, France.
Pilot and co-pilot seated inside Nieuport fighter aircraft parked on ground during World War I in France. Stick moved by student pilot. Instructor's hand upon the rear stick. Pilot operates the stick and pedal controls in instructor's compartment.
Nieuport fighter aircraft take off from an open field in France during World War I. The aircraft flying low above the field. Another Nieuport parked on ground. Men assist pilot in starting the engine. Aircraft taxi and take off from the field one after the other.
Officers and airmen work in aircraft assembly factory during World War I, France. Airmen assemble section of aircraft and check blueprints. Airmen put patch on aircraft inner tubes. Large racks of tires and tubes in the background. Supply section of the aircraft assembly factory shows pile of parts and equipment. Men move oxygen cylinders. Machines and operators in machine shop section. Propellers undergo repair at assembly. Two airmen place sections of wing into wing storage compartment. Men carry tail section, propellers and other parts.
Officers and airmen work in aircraft assembly factory in France during World War I. Wing assembly department shows wings in various stages of completion. French workers assemble cylinder of aircraft engine. American soldiers assemble section of aircraft engine. Mechanics pull propellers through on aircraft engine and it is mounted on test block. LeRhone engine mounted on test block.
Officers and airmen work in aircraft assembly factory in France during World War I. Soldiers look through scrap metal and remains of crashed aircraft in salvage yards. Nieuport scout fueled from 50 gallon drum near storage shed.