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Encyclopedia > Farman Aviation Works
Henri Farman on September 21, 1913 in France
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Henri Farman on September 21, 1913 in France

Farman Aviation Works was an aeroneutic enterprise founded and run by the brothers Henry and Maurice Farman. They designed and constructed aircraft since 1908 until 1936. In 1941 they rebuilt it as "Société Anonyme des Usines Farman" (SAUF), which lately dissolved in 1956. The Farman brothers constructed more than 200 types of aircraft between 1908 and 1941. Henry Farman Henry Farman (May 26, 1874 - July 18, 1958) was a French aviator and aircraft designer and manufacturer with his brother Maurice Farman. ... Maurice Alain Farman (March 21, 1877 - February 25, 1964) was a French Grand Prix motor racing champion, an aviator, and an aircraft manufacturer and designer. ... 1908 (MCMVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article is about the year. ... 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1908 (MCMVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article is about the year. ...

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Farman F 402 Closeup of the Salsom 9-cylinder, 120 hp, radial engine and the wooden propeller The Farman F 402 was a wooden-built, high-winged aircraft which was designed and constructed in France in the 1933. ... Henry Farman Henry Farman (May 26, 1874 - July 18, 1958) was a French aviator and aircraft designer and manufacturer with his brother Maurice Farman. ...

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  • A brief introduction about Farman, and links to most of their work


 
 

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