Fournier RF-3 1960s Motorised Glider Inverness Scotland. XAV 3581-347
Since the early 1960's, the Fournier aircraft have been known under the RF logo, throughout all countries where light and sports aviation is in practice. Their flying caracteristics, their low operating maintenance cost, their extensive life cycle are universally recognized and are the basis for a well deserved reputation confirmed by very high reselling prices on the second hand market. At all, René Fournier has designed and built 12 prototypes which are described in the list below : RF-01 : This aircraft is the first prototype designed by René Fournier as early as 1947 but built in 1960. This aircraft won a French Government award for its flying characteristics. RF-2 : Improved version of the RF-01 designed in 1962. One aircraft of this type is now part of the Air Museum's collection in Paris. RF-3 : Designed in 1963, this one seater aircraft was manufactured in series in France by Alpavia, a company owned by René Fournier and his Belgian partner Antoine d'Assche. Between 1963 and 1966 this company manufactured and sold about 100 aircrafts of this type. RF-4 : Aerobatic version of the RF-3, designed in 1966. At all, 173 aircrafts of this type were manufactured under licence by Sportavia, a company created by Alfons Putzer in Dahlem (West Germany) and which became part of the VFW-Fokker Group. RF-5 : Tandem two-seater aircraft designed in 1968 and manufactured under licence by Sportavia. About 200 aircrafts of this type were produced until 1975. RF-6 : Three seater designed for Sportavia in 1970. RF-6B : Two seater, side-by-side, aerobatic and training aircraft designed in 1973. At all 45 aircrafts of this type were manufactured under licence in France by Avions Fournier. The Slingsby T-67M 'Firefly' is a development in composite of the RF-6B, which is now used as a basic trainer by different Air Forces, including the US Air Force. RF-7 : Experimental aerobatic one-seater designed in 1970. RF-8 : Experimental metallic tandem two-seater, designed in 197
Size: 5265px × 3527px
Location: Dalcross Airport, Inverness. Highland Region. Scotland. United Kingdom.
Photo credit: © David Gowans / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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