Lithuanian N28s

[Maxim08]

Was the N28 ever used by Lithuania?
Regards
John

[Colin A Owers]

I have never seen any reference to the Lithuanians using the Ni.28.

Ted Hamady's book on the type is due out from Schiffer any day now.

Colin A Owers

[Maxim08]

Colin,
Thank you for the reply.
A friend's replica is nearing completion and he would like to use a Lithuanian identity if verifiable.
I will be on the lookout for the new book.
Regards,
John

[shackleton]

When the Russians invaded in June 1940 the Lithuanian Air Force consisted of the following;

C-in-C Lithuanian Air Force Lt. Col. A. Gustajtis

I Zvalgybos Grupe (Reconnaissance Group) Gen. N. Tauvilasa;

2 Eskadra 7 ANBO-41

6 Eskadra 3 ANBO-41, 3 ANBO-IVM and Albatross BII

II Nailintuva Grupe (Fighter Group) Maj. J. Adomajtis;

1 Eskadra 13 Dewotine D501L and 1 BU 133D

5 Eskadra 12 Gladiator MkI and 1 BU 133D

7 Eskadra 7 Fiat CR20 and 1 ANBO-51

III Bombonesiu Grupe (Bomber Group) Maj. J. Liorentas;

3 Eskadra 14 Ansaldo A-120, 2 DH 89M and up to 1 LVG C.VI, ANBO-51

Lockheed L-5B Vega

4 Eskadra 10 ANBO-41 and 1 LVG C.VI

IV Szkolna Grupe (Training Group) Maj. J. Szeszlaukis;

Fokker D VIII and Albatross BII

taken from lithuanian

[jumpinjan]

Right next door is Latvia and they seem to have N23s & N24s, but no N28s either?
Latvian Air Force Aircraft - 1918-1940

[Zulis]

Definitely no N.28s in Latvian service.
I am unaware of any Nieuports flown by the Lithuanians, and would be absolutely astonished to learn of a N.28.
The Estonians had only one flying Nieuport (a N.17) and, again - no N.28s that I am aware of.

David Zulis
latvianaviation.com