Farman MF.11 [SEP] manufacturer
Farman MF.11
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.
The Maurice Farman Shorthorn was the aircraft in which Biggles, Capt W.E. Johns' fictional character, first took to the air in "Biggles Learns To Fly".
Design and development.
A pusher configuration unequal-span biplane like the earlier Farman MF.7
Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk
Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk - "The Navy's Flying Boat Factory" - was the Royal Norwegian Navy Air Service' aeroplane manufacturer. It was established in Horten in 1915 and produced 120 aircraft from then until it ceased to exist in 1940.
Aircraft produced.
Aircraft produced Local designs.
- M.F.1, a development of the Maurice Farman MF.7 floatplane, type 1914, six built.
- M.F.2, a development of the Maurice Farman MF.11 floatplane, could carry two 50 kg mines/bombs, radio and