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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, (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.
This year, 1922, the race took place in Naples, Italy.
Henry flew a Supermarine Sea Lion II.
The Coupe d Aviation Maritime Jacques Schneider, commonly called the Schneider Trophy or Schneider Prize, was a trophy awarded annually (and later, biannually) to the winner of a race for seaplanes and flying boats. The Schneider Trophy is now held at the Science Museum, South Kensington, London.
Picture taken 23rd August 1922
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Media ID 21285995
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1920 1922 Aeroplane Air Race Flying Pilot Race Racing Shaking Hands Suit Winner Winning Schneider Schneider Trophy
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Capturing Triumph - Henry C. Biard's Victory at the Schneider Cup Air Race, 1922
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the year 1922, witnessing a historic moment in aviation history. The setting is Naples, Italy, where the prestigious Schneider Cup Air Race took place. At its center stands Captain H. C. Baird, a pioneering pilot from the United Kingdom. With his Supermarine "Sea Lion" aircraft proudly displayed behind him, Captain Baird radiates joy and accomplishment as he celebrates his well-deserved victory. Clad in an elegant suit with a coat draped over his arm and holding a case tightly in hand, he exudes confidence and determination. The Schneider Trophy was no ordinary race; it symbolized excellence in seaplane and flying boat technology. This coveted trophy would be awarded annually to those who conquered the skies with their exceptional skills and cutting-edge aircraft designs. Henry C. Biard's triumph not only secured his place among aviation legends but also marked another milestone for British engineering prowess. His remarkable achievement propelled him into the annals of history as one of the greatest pilots of his time. Today, this iconic photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance in pushing boundaries beyond what was once thought possible. Preserved at London's Science Museum, it continues to inspire future generations to reach for new heights in aviation innovation.
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