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Maurice Alain Farman (21 March 1877 – 25 February 1964) was a British-French Grand Prix motor racing champion, an aviator, and an aircraft manufacturer and designer. Biography. Born in Paris to English parents, he and his brothers Richard and Henry Farman were important pioneers of aviation in Europe.
The Maurice Farman MF.11 Shorthorn is a French aircraft developed before World War I by the Farman Aviation Works. It was used as a reconnaissance and light bomber during the early part of World War I, later being relegated to training duties.
Maurice Farman (born March 21, 1877, Paris—died Feb. 25, 1964, Paris) was a French aircraft designer and manufacturer who contributed greatly to early aviation. A champion bicyclist, he also distinguished himself as an automobile racing driver.
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The Maurice Farman MF.7 Longhorn is a French biplane developed before World War I which was used for reconnaissance by both the French and British air services in the early stages of the war before being relegated to service as a trainer.
Jun 7, 2017 · Built in 1914 (and frequently called the 1914 Farman in contemporary literature), it deleted the forward elevator and elongated landing skids of the M.F.7. It was found that deletion of the drag inducing forward elevator resulted in an increase in speed and improved maneuverability.
Highlights: A two-seater biplane developed just before the First World War by Farman Frères, a French aircraft company founded in 1908 by pioneering aviators Maurice and Henri Farman. A "pusher aircraft," in which the engine is located in front of the rear-facing propeller.
Henry (Henri) and Maurice Farman (right) c.1908. With his brother Maurice Alain Farman (Mar. 21, 1877 - Feb. 25, 1964) he modified a Voisin pusher biplane. In that year he made a flight from Bonny to Reims. In 1909 he set world's endurance and speed records.
