Schneider Trophy 1929 Programme (WARNING large download - 9.29Mb)

The following documents are provided with permission of Flight International.

Souvenir issue of Flight for the 6th September 1929. This issue covers the build up to the races.

Souvenir issue of Flight for 13th September 1929. This issue covers the initial reports of the event and first airspeed runs.

Souvenir issue of Flight for 20th September 1929. This issue covers the final airspeed record.

The following document is reproduced by permission of Aeroplane magazine. www.aeroplanemonthly.com

Souvenir Issue of Aeroplane 5th October 1927. This is an account of Britain winning the 1927 contest in Venice.

Further research material to follow shortly.

Photo area.

Macchi M52/R

Supermarine S5 and Gloster Napier IVB