Farman XL II?

20 October 2002, 10:41 PM

I am currently studying the development of Norwegian Air Power in the period 1900-1923. I have come over a document stating that the Norwegian Army in 1916 wanted to buy aircraft typed "Farman XL II", but I have not been able to find out anything about that type. Did this type exist, or did the Norwegian Army do a typing mistake? Can someone help me?

PeterL · 20 October 2002, 11:19 PM

There is a Farman F40 in the Norwegian air force museum. I wonder if that could be it (XL = 40?). Until recently I had some pics of it on cd but it came to a sticky end just a few weeks ago.

gregoire · 21 October 2002, 01:23 AM

Norway have purchased 12 farman F40 in 16 they served until the early 20 serial number F801
I am sure a farman 42 was built (there is a 41 and a 43) but I can not find it

21 October 2002, 04:13 AM

Thank You for that. I of course know that Norway had Farman F 40s, and excuse for my lack of inspiration to read roman numbers.

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There is a Farman F40 in the Norwegian air force museum. I wonder if that could be it (XL = 40?). Until recently I had some pics of it on cd but it came to a sticky end just a few weeks ago.

21 October 2002, 04:19 AM

I am afraid I know nothing about Your Farman F-42, but Norway, as You correctly state, bought Framan F-40s and also two Farman F-46s

Thanks for your help

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Norway have purchased 12 farman F40 in 16 they served until the early 20 serial number F801
I am sure a farman 42 was built (there is a 41 and a 43) but I can not find it