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Maurice Farman SHORTHORN
A biplane "pusher" developed by the French, the Maurice Farman S.11, more commonly known as the "Shorthorn," lacked the characteristic forward elevator of the Maurice Farman Longhorn. With the nacelle positioned half-way up the interplane struts, the pilot was seated well ahead of the wings and the aircraft was ideally suited to its initial role as a reconnaissance bomber. Adopted by most of the Allied air services, the Shorthorn was often equipped with dual controls and widely used as a trainer throughout much of the war. Canadian pilots attached to the RFC flew Shorthorn aircraft...
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