ckalina Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 This was one of several models of First World War aircraft at the Le Bourget air museum, which I visited about two weeks ago. Unfortunately I forgot to note down which one this was. Can anyone advise? Thanks. vr -cpk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham T Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I'd venture that it's some sort of Farman but can't be sure! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I'm not into WWI planes but my Jane's book is. It looks like a Farman S-11. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modelhound Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Maurice Farman "Shorthorn" Primary Trainer for many Allied airman. Mike the modelhound Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ckalina Posted July 13, 2007 Author Share Posted July 13, 2007 Maurice Farman "Shorthorn"Primary Trainer for many Allied airman. Mike the modelhound Looks t right. The vertical stabilizers should have fabric over the front triangular bit, but otherwise it's a match. Thanks! And kudos on your ID skills... -cpk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I'm not so sure about the perfect match. The line drawing shows a horizontal spar under the aircraft but I don't see it in the photo. It could be the angle, but I don't think so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old Man Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 This was one of several models of First World War aircraft at the Le Bourget air museum, which I visited about two weeks ago. Unfortunately I forgot to note down which one this was. Can anyone advise? Thanks.vr -cpk Mr. Modelhound is correct, Sir: it is a Maurice Farman model 11, slightly 'customized', as Mr. Reid noted. It is likely an early version, with the pilot seated at the front of the nacelle, indicated by the position of the elevator horns. The later 'bis' version reversed the crew positions, resulting in a shift of the elevator horns to the rear, and had a somewhat different shape to the front of the nacelle. These had a pretty long front-line life, and could still be found in active sectors at the start of 1916. Some 'bis' versions had more powerful engines, of 110 hp or even 130 hp, and served as escorts for the others still equipped with the 70hp Renaults that were the original power-plants. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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