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Farman MF-40
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A Farman F.40, of the Belgian Air Force (Belgisch Luchtwezen) landed on November 10, 1916 on the beach near Terheijden.
The engine was replaced by that of a fully destroyed, and interned Farman MF.11. On November 17 a test flight was made by Lt. Van Heyst. The aircraft received the registration LA37. At the beginning of 1918 it was reserialled with F901, later this was changed to F801. The Farman MF.40 was stationed at airfield Middereduit near Vlissingen.

Farman F.40, interned November 10, 1916. Dutch serial LA37 not yet applied.
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Farman F.40, interned November 10, 1916. Dutch serial LA37 not yet applied.
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Farman F.40 LA37, probably at the end of 1917. Flying Officer elt.vl. J.N. Wallast, observer (at the front) elt. Meltzer.
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Farman F.40 LA37. From left to right 2e vlm. W.P. van Aartsen, 4e elt.wnr. Meltzer, 6e elt.vl. J.N. Wallast (cdt.), 8e sgt.vlm. Dumerniet.
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Farman F.40 LA37 on its nose near Vlissingen, March 1918. Elt.vl. .J.N. Wallast and (at the right) lt.wnr. van Dijk.
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