Schneider Trophy

British

/ ˈʃnaɪdə /

noun

a trophy for air racing between seaplanes of any nation, first presented by Jacques Schneider in 1913; won outright by Britain in 1931

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The event is a precursor to the Schneider Trophy race, a high-profile competition for small planes which was due to start on Sunday but would now be canceled, it said.

From Reuters • Sep. 4, 2010

Because eccentric Lady Houston cherishes Britain's aviators, she gave �100,000 in 1931 which enabled Britain to enter and win the final Schneider Trophy Races.

From Time Magazine Archive

Henry Richard Danvers Waghorn, 27, was the "baby" of the British Schneider Trophy team of 1929, won the thunderous meet with a speed of 328 m.p.h.

From Time Magazine Archive

His feat threw into relief a curious combination of facts: Nine years ago the Schneider Trophy for seaplanes was won at 177 m.p.h.

From Time Magazine Archive

J. H. Boothman was given the honor of formally winning permanent possession of the Schneider Trophy.

From Time Magazine Archive

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