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I've just been reading some back issues of Windsock Datafile Specials, that
I have recently ordered, in particular "Nieuport Fighters" - Vols. 1 & 2.
In Vol. 1, there are several pictures and references to Le Prieur rockets
mounted to the interplane struts (four to each set of wings). How did these
things
work??
Could some one enlighten me??
Were they truely rocket powered if so, how they were fired?
How were they released?
There was some mention of switches mounted somewhere on the fuselage.
This would indicate they were ignited electrically, if so, what was the source
of the electricity. Where they battery operated or perhaps a generator run off
the engine was the electical source?
Excuse the ignorance, but if I don't ask someone, I'll bust!!!
Jon
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