Maurice Farman Longhorn to fly at Old Warden

From Facebook (link) and seemingly out of nowhere (to me at least):

We are delighted to announce that the Maurice Farman MF.7 Longhorn will be making its public debut on static for our Fly Navy air show on Sunday. Introduced in 1913, the Longhorn was a French design developed before the First World War and was used by both the French and British air services in a reconnaissance role and eventually as a trainer. Currently being restored by Flying Restorations Ltd, this particular aircraft will be the only airworthy Longhorn in the world. Book your tickets now to see this rare and unique aircraft: https://www.shuttleworth.org/product/flynavy/

Maurice Farman MF.7 Longhorn 010722 via Shuttleworth by Zac Yates, on Flickr

Another Shuttleworth photo, from the Fly Navy show:
Maurice Farman MF7 Longhorn Old Warden 040722 Shuttleworth FB by Zac Yates, on Flickr

Nigel Hitchman posted this on Facebook:

Lots of great flying displays, mostly with a Navy theme, but for me the undoubted highlight of the day was the first public appearance of the Farman MF.7 Longhorn, newly constructed to original drawings and methods and with an original Rolls Royce Hawk engine. Its mostly complete except covering and they hope to fly it next year, cant wait to see that!

I’ve seen mention that it includes a lot of original parts – what a stunning machine! Forgive me if I seem absent in days to come – I’ll be cleaning up the mess from my mind exploding. And all the drool.