Schneider Trophy Collection

Curtiss R3C-2, 1925. Creator: Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
Curtiss V-1400 Engine:; Type: V-type, 12 cylinders, water-cooled; Mfg. No. 9; Power rating: 496 kw (665 hp); Bore and Stroke: 12.382 cm (4.875 in.) x 15.875 cm (6.25 in.); Displacement

The Forerunner (colour litho)
981879 The Forerunner (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forerunner. Vickers Supermarine seaplane which won the Schneider Trophy outright for Great)

Henry C Biard, (United Kingdom) (Centre / coat over arm / holding case
Henry C Biard, (United Kingdom) (Centre/coat over arm/holding case and shaking hands/kanerchief in top right pocket) celebrates after winning the Schneider Trophy Air Race, 1922

Schneider Cup Air Race 1922. A Supermarine "Sea Lion"
Schneider Cup Air Race 1922. A Supermarine " Sea Lion" won a fine victory at Naples, piloted by Capt. H.C.Baird (pictured centre) Henry C Biard

The Schneider Trophy: Howard Pixton talking to Jacques Schneider after his victory, 1914 (1934). Artist: Flight Photo
The Schneider Trophy: Howard Pixton talking to Jacques Schneider after his victory, 1914 (1934). The Coupe d Aviation Maritime Jacques Schneider (Schneider Trophy)

Advert for Pratts Ethyl Petrol, c1928

Supermarine S. 6B aircraft C016 / 2055
Supermarine S.6B aircraft. This seaplane was developed by British aircraft manufacturer Supermarine for the 1931 Schneider Trophy competition

Fairey Entrant
4th September 1919: Fairey machine at East Cowes in the Schneider Trophy national Seaplane Race. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Schneider Entrant
19th August 1929: A Gloster Napier 6, one of the aircraft with which Britain hopes to retain the 1929 Schneider Trophy, at Calshot, Southampton. (Photo by Puttnam /Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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The Schneider Trophy: A Legacy of Aviation Innovation and Competition The Schneider Trophy, an international seaplane race established in 1913, showcased the pinnacle of aviation technology and design. In this captivating image from the 1922 race, British pilot Henry C. Biard proudly displays the coveted trophy after winning with the Supermarine "Sea Lion." The race, sponsored by French industrialist Jacques Schneider, pushed the boundaries of seaplane design and performance. The Curtiss R3C-2, a creation of the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company, served as the forerunner for many of the advanced seaplanes that competed in the Schneider Trophy races. The 1925 race saw the introduction of the Supermarine S.6B aircraft, C016/2055, which set a new world seaplane speed record. The Schneider Trophy races not only showcased cutting-edge aircraft but also provided a platform for advertising and promoting aviation-related products. This advertisement for Pratt's Ethyl Petrol, from around 1928, highlights the importance of high-performance fuel in powering these record-breaking machines. Competitors, such as the Fairey Entrant, vied for the Schneider Trophy, pushing the limits of seaplane design and engineering. The races continued until 1931, when the trophy was won by the United States, marking the end of an era in aviation history. This legacy of innovation and competition continues to inspire and influence the aviation industry to this day.