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Eves, Edward The Schneider Trophy Story
St. Paul, Minnesota MBI Publishing 2002 0760311188 / 9780760311189 First Thus Hard Cover New New
Crisp, BRAND NEW copy. Dustjacket protected by brand new mylar cover. Book relates the history of the international aviation prize most coveted during the 1920's and 30's when pilots from France, Italy, the UK and the United States vied for the gold. Not only was the competition exciting, but it significantly set the stage for advancements in aviation technology, which in turn led to some of the most successful fighter designs of WWII. Twelve events were held between 1913 and 1931 and the book offers a chapter devoted to each race with details of pre-race plans, navigation and seaworthiness trials, the race itself, the aircraft, and the engines. It also tells the background of the race gifted by Coupe d'Aviation Maritime, Jacques Schneider ,and provides a moment of levity with its discussion of the first British-hosted event. Great vintage photos and maps throughout. 253 pages. Indexed. Oversized at 11-3/4" tall. TWO like copies available.
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40.00 USD
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