Yes, this is the one, the picture is from Trait d’Union no.209. I suspect that the M-1 was the Atlantic project, and the M-2 was the military version.
It was actually harder than I thought, it is one of those French makers about which very little was published.
Adrien
Actually there is “LGL” faintly readable above the anchor, but maybe this is because I already know what to look for 😉
This flying boat has two Hispano 260hp engines side-by-side. It was made in 1926 with an Atlantic crossing in mind, then unsuccessfully tested by the military. It was the first of only two flying boats designed by the company based in Saint-Maur.
Nobody? There is a clue written on the tail of this French flying boat…
This aircraft looks similar to the FVA-18 Primitiv Krähe designed by the Flugwissenschaftliche Vereinigung Aachen (founded in 1920 too):
http://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/WadmanHenk/10223.htm
http://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/SmithRon/10849.htm
But there are also differences with the photos linked above. It seems that this aircraft was modified several times during its career, this might explain.
Adrien
Hi,
Is it related to the Akaflieg movement ?
Adrien
Yes, this is it, from Flight 27 Jan. 1927.
Your turn!
Adrien
Hi,
It’s the prototype Breguet 27, a perfect example of classic French elegance…
Adrien
Yes, this is the 1919 Loring observation aircraft (reconocimiento).
The picture was published in various sources, including this book by Luis Utrilla Navarro: Jorge Loring: La pasión por la aeronáutica, ISBN 8486022991.
Adrien
Hi,
This is the correct country. Juan de la Cierva made a three-engined biplane for the same 1919 competition, in the bomber category. This one competed in the observation category, and was made by the country’s third largest aircraft company. It does not seem to have a proper name, only that of the designer.
Adrien
Final hint about #293: the company that built it had a long existence under different names. Its last proper aeronautical project was an autogyro in the 1970s.
About #293: this is a South European design, built in 1919 for a program calling for homebuilt military aircraft.
Adrien
According to the Docavia book about Blériot and Spad, the A3 had dual control, and the crew members could “take turns” piloting and using the machine-gun according to the needs. A very weird idea if you want my opinion!