Photo Farman

[Stig Jarlevik]

Yes it might be 403 Clint, but then it is a bit strange no serial number is present on the aircraft.

This was also before any censorship had been invented by the militaries, so I think we can discard that as well.

I browsed around a bit before this photo popped up and there was at least one other photo where the same photographer had used three digits for some reason, again on a 'blank' aircraft (think it was in the 300 range). Of course I am unable to locate it again....

Cheers
Stig

[musec04]

Hello,


Currently on ebay is a photo of Farman MF.11 MF.181,unusually for a french operated aircraft with the serial on the fuselage at:


https://www.delcampe.net/en_GB/colle...321377549.html


Regards,


Clint

[Stig Jarlevik]

What an odd looking serial number

Cheers
Stig

[musec04]

Hi Stig,


Yes my first thoughts were is it Italian, but I think the Kepi looks french. Could be mistaken though.


Regards,


Clint

[Stig Jarlevik]

Agree Clint

None looks Italian either.
Besides the serial does not look like anything either France or Italy used.
Very puzzling.

Cheers
Stig

[musec04]

Hi Stig,


Speaking of odd looking serial numbers here's HF with unusual serial numbers HF.20 Serial 159:




https://www.delcampe.net/de/sammlero...849575257.html


Regards,


Clint

[Stig Jarlevik]

Nice find Clint

Same odd style.
Perhaps it was more common than we think....

Cheers
Stig

[musec04]

Hi Stig,


Entirely possible as its all new to me. Here a return to good order and common sense an Italian MF.14 MF.1781 at:


https://www.delcampe.net/de/sammlero...952785452.html


But still interesting as its the first Farman I've seen in the 1700 range of serials, but like I ssay all new to me, so I hope to find more.


Regards,


Clint