The Abbott Farnham sailplane or Alert (as it was marked on nose) was designed by T. C. Letcher and built in 1930 by E.D. Abbot company.
It features a three-piece cantilever wing with two spars. The undercarriage was a main skid plus tail skid. No airbrakes or flaps were fitted.
It was owned by L.H. Ellis and Russell Taylor.
The first flight was in August 1930 and it took part in the 1930 German National Competitions.
Only the one was built.
Wingspan: 18.29 m / 60 ft 0 in
Length: 6.17 m / 20 ft 3 in
Wing area: 20.81 s.m / 224 sq.ft
Aspect ratio: 16
Empty weight: 148.78 kg / 328 lb
Max L/D: 22
All Aero 