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It is a trophy that was
awarded first annually, and later biennially, to the winner of
a race for seaplanes and flying boats. In 1931 Britain met the
conditions to retain the Trophy permanently; it is held at the
Science Museum at South Kensington, London. |
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(below) Schneider Trophy programme 1927 |
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(below) 2nd of October 1927. Imperial Airways airliner
conveying Scneider Trophy winner Fl Lt Webster escorted by R.A.F
fighters arriving at Croydon. |
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(below) The scene of the crowds greeting Flt Lt Webster
on his arrival. |
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