Found Brothers Aviation

Found Brothers Aviation

Found Brother Aviation was a Canadian aircraft manufacturer from its formation in 1948 to its closure in 1968.

History

The company was formed at Malton, Ontario in 1948 to produced the Found FBA-1, a four-seat cabin monoplane designed by Captain S.R.Found. The aircraft was developed into an all-metal version, the FBA-2C. The aircraft entered production and 34 were built. A further improved version the Centennial was developed, this had just gained type certification in July 1968 when the company went out of business.

Aircraft designs

*1949 - Found FBA-1
*1960 - Found FBA-2
*1967 - Found Centennial

References

* "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985)". London: Orbis Publishing.

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