Saturday 5 March 2011

Schneider Trophy Racers - Rare and recommended Aviation books (4)



Currently on offer at Pooks Motor books for £125.  " Schneider Trophy Racers " is a history of the Schneider Trophy International Speed Contests 1913 - 1931 by Robert S. Hirsch (USA: Motor Books International, 1992). 192 Pages. Hardback with Loose Cover. ISBN: 0879386169. The book features 180 rare black and white photographs of the pilots and aircraft in action at the Schneider Trophy contests in America, England, Italy and Monaco and includes 80 diagrams of the aircraft, the race courses and technical innovations.