The story
Founded by Gustav Otto.1
Private company
Otto Flugmaschinenfabrik
German aircraft producer
Gustav Otto Flugmaschinenfabrik was a pioneering German aircraft producer during the early part of the 20th century. Founded in 1910 by Gustav Otto in Bavaria, the firm was reorganized on 7 March 1916 into Bayerische Flugzeugwerke (BFW).2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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Gustav Otto Flugmaschinenfabrik was a pioneering German aircraft producer during the early part of the 20th century. Founded in 1910 by Gustav Otto in Bavaria, the firm was reorganized on 7 March 1916 into Bayerische Flugzeugwerke (BFW).2
Leadership
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- FounderGustav Otto1
Links
- WikipediaOtto Flugmaschinenfabrik
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- WikidataQ7109585
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- 3Wikimedia CommonsOtto Flugmaschinenfabrik photo by Gustav Otto, Public domain