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Souvenirs of the races

The Schneider Trophy races were followed with interest by the public. Team members and staff from the companies involved would often keep objects celebrating the winning planes. Pilots who flew the planes were often presented with special models and trophies.



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Model presented by Mussolini to Flt Lt Sidney Webster after he won the 1927 Schneider Trophy race in the Supermarine S5
Model presented by Mussolini to Flt Lt Sidney Webster after he won the 1927 Schneider Trophy race in the Supermarine S5
Chris Rose
    
 

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