This Day in Aviation History
May 26th, 1932
First flight of the Farman F.220.
 
The Farman F.220 and its derivatives were thick-sectioned, high-winged, four engined monoplanes from Farman Aviation Works. Based on the push-pull configuration proven by the F.211, design started in August 1925 and the first flight of the prototype was on May 26, 1932. The definitive F.222 variant was the biggest bomber to serve in France between the world wars. One variant was designed as an airliner….
 
Source:
Wikipedia, Farman F.220: http://gstv.us/1Z3ioF6
 
YouTube, Marshal Philippe Petain reviews French airmen at an airfield in France. Farman F.220: http://gstv.us/1TXwYd3
 
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