Schneider Trophy. Aviation art
prints of the Schneider trophy race by Leading aviation artists Ivan
Berryman, Michael Turner and Gerald Coulson.
A Moment of Triumph by Gerald Coulson.
On the afternoon of Sunday, 13th September 1931, Flt. Lt J N Bootham, RAF, in a Southampton-built S6B seaplane, tore through the skies over the Solent to average 340.08mph round a 217-mile course. This fly-over was sufficient for Great Britain to gain the Schneider Trophy outright since it meant that the event had been won on three consecutive occasions. That it nearly didnt happen is part of the history of British Aviation, only timely sponsorship saving the whole Supermarine programme. So ended an era in aviation history which, with hindsight, proved so important for the free world as it was from this remarkably-advanced design of airframe and engine that R J Mitchells most famous aircraft of all time, the Spitfire, was developed. Without the advances brought on by the development of the Supermarine racing seaplanes, it is doubtful that the technology required for the Spitfire would have been so readily available. The Merlin and Griffon engines from Rolls Royce were also part o.........
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Artist : Gerald Coulson
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Jimmys Record by Stan Stokes.
Following WW I the United States sharply curtailed its military budget, which slowed the progress in aviation quite a bit. However, one bright spot was the series of international race competitions, which lead to improved aircraft designs, and more powerful and reliable aviation engines. The greatest catalyst behind the technical improvements to in-line, water-cooled engines between the wars was the Schneider Trophy races. The 1925 Schneider Trophy contest was scheduled for Baltimore, Maryland in October. The United States Army and the Navy agreed to work together for the 1925 race and commissioned the construction of three Curtiss R3C-2 racers. The Curtiss racers would utilize the proven wood and plywood-skin construction with an upgraded engine capable of generating more than 600-HP. A new drop-forged, duraluminum Reed propeller was utilized, as were a slight change in pontoon design. On September 11, 1925 the new design was rolled out for its maiden test flight. Lt. Jimmy Doolittl.........
The Supermarine S6.B was the aircraft famed for winning the Schneider Trophy outright in 1931. Here, the Rolls Royce R engine is being lowered into the body of the aircraft. The engine cover on the aircraft was so large that when it was removed, there was very little left except a void where the engine would be.
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Supermarine S6.B Engine Change by Ivan Berryman. - Editions Available
Flt Lt John Boothman completes a victory run over the packed pier at Ryde, isle of Wight as he wins the Schneider Trophy in Supermarine S6B, S1595 at a speed of 340mph. later the same day, its sister aircraft S1596 broke the world air speed record at 379 mph, flown by Flt. Lt Stainforth.
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Schneider Trophy Race, 1931 by Ivan Berryman. - Editions Available
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On the afternoon of Sunday, 13th September 1931, Flt.
Lt J N Bootham, RAF, in a Southampton-built S6B seaplane, tore through
the skies over the Solent to average 340.08mph round a 217-mile
course. This fly-over was sufficient for Great Britain to gain the
Schneider Trophy outright since it meant that the event had been won on
three consecutive occasions. That it nearly didn't happen is part
of the history of British Aviation, only timely sponsorship saving the
whole Supermarine programme. So ended an era in aviation history
which, with hindsight, proved so important for the free world as it was
from this remarkably-advanced design of airframe and engine that R J
Mitchell's most famous aircraft of all time, the Spitfire, was
developed. Without the advances brought on by the development of
the Supermarine racing seaplanes, it is doubtful that the technology
required for the Spitfire would have been so readily available.
The Merlin and Griffon engines from Rolls Royce were also part of this
programme. These were to be the mainstay of the British Aircraft
Industry during World War II and become a legend in their own
right. A replica of the aircraft which went on to set world air
speed records can be seen in the Southampton Hall of Aviation, together
with the legendary Spitfire.
Schneider Trophy Race, 1931 by Ivan Berryman Flt Lt John Boothman completes a victory run over the
packed pier at Ryde, isle of Wight as he wins the Schneider Trophy in Supermarine
S6B, S1595 at a speed of 340mph. later the same day, its sister
aircraft S1596 broke the world air speed record at 379 mph, flown by
Flt. Lt Stainforth.
Schneider Trophy Winner by
Michael Turner Flt.Lt. John Boothman takes off from Calshot in his
Supermarine S6B to win the 1931 Schneider Trophy
A Moment of Triumph by Gerald Coulson On the afternoon of Sunday, 13th September 1931, Flt. Lt J N
Bootham,
RAF, in a Southampton-built S6B seaplane, tore through the skies over the
Solent to average 340.08mph round a 217-mile course. This fly-over
was sufficient for Great Britain to gain the Schneider Trophy outright
since it meant that the event had been won on three consecutive
occasions. That it nearly didn't happen is part of the history of
British Aviation, only timely sponsorship saving the whole Supermarine
programme. So ended an era in aviation history which, with
hindsight, proved so important for the free world as it was from this
remarkably-advanced design of airframe and engine that R J Mitchell's most
famous aircraft of all time, the Spitfire, was developed. Without
the advances brought on by the development of the Supermarine racing
seaplanes, it is doubtful that the technology required for the Spitfire
would have been so readily available. The Merlin and Griffon engines
from Rolls Royce were also part of this programme. These were to be
the mainstay of the British Aircraft Industry during World War II and
become a legend in their own right. A replica of the aircraft which
went on to set world air speed records can be seen in the Southampton Hall
of Aviation, together with the legendary Spitfire.
