In the mid 1920s, during General Primo de Rivera's dictatorship the R-III entered a contest along with the Potez 25 for the modernization of the Spanish Military Air Arm.

Both planes had similar characteristics, but the Military Directory favoured the Loring R-III in order to promote local industries.

The Aeronáutica Militar placed an order of 110 units, which put the Loring company at the head of the Spanish aeronautical industry of the time.

[3] Data from Ejército del Aire website,[4] Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1931[5]General characteristics Performance Armament

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