Stan Stokes. The Nieuport is a hybrid of a monoplane and biplane with its large upper wing and a much smaller lower wing, resulting in a stronger aircraft than the early monoplanes. Two of the most famous British aces, Billy Bishop and Albert Ball, flew Nieuports for much of their service. Here, a Nieuport of the Lafayette Escadrille is being extricated from the mud following an aborted takeoff. This 16"x 11½" print is signed by the artist.