Farman F.50 bomber

The Farman F.50 was a French twin-engined night bomber developed late in the First World War. Its design reflected the growing importance of heavier bombing aircraft and the use of darkness to reduce exposure to fighters. It reached service near the conflict’s end and continued into the postwar period, when military experience also influenced civil aviation development. Night operations demanded specialized navigation and coordination at a time when instruments and communications were far less developed than in later wars. Heavier aircraft also required appropriate ground support and trained crews. Farman adopted a conventional biplane arrangement with two tractor engines. The type’s introduction reflected French efforts to strengthen night-bombing forces during 1918, before the armistice ended the fighting.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1914, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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