Description: Born in Paris to English parents, he and his brothers Richard and Henry Farman were important pioneers of aviation in Europe. A champion tandem cyclist with brother Henry, Maurice Farman began racing Panhard automobiles and won the 1901 Pau Grand Prix, the first race ever to be called a Grand Prix. In May 1902 he won the "Circuit du Nord" race from Paris to Arras and back. He also competed in that year's Paris to Vienna race won by Marcel Renault. However, Farman's interest quickly turned to powered flight and in 1908 he bought a Voisin Model 4 biplane. In 1909 he set world's endurance and speed records. He soon began to manufacture airplanes and in 1912 merged his business with his brother's aircraft company to give the Farman Aviation Works. He was awarded Aviator's Certificate (Brevet) no. 6 by the Aero-Club de France, issued on November 18, 1909
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Europe Era: Pre-1914
Theme: Transportation
Year Manufactured: c1910
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Postage Condition: Unposted
Subject: Aircraft
