Supermarine S.6B, Calshot, Officer, Britain, 340.08mph
1931 Schneider Trophy Race Flying Officer Snaith in Supermarine S.6B on 13 August 1931 in high-speed trials for the Schneider Cup races. Britain was the only country able to provide an aircraft and so won the cup in perpetuity when the other Supermarine S-6B, S1595 flown by Flight Lieutenant J N Boothman flew around the course at Calshot, in the Solent, at a speed of 340.08mph on 12 September 1931.Taxiing on the water
Color | Black & White |
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Keywords | Transport ,Aviation ,Landing,Water,Splashing,1930s,Plane ,Competitions |
Credit | Mirrorpix / GIW Photos |
Year | 1931 |
Model Released | No |
Property Released | No |
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