Word: boothman
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Dates: during 1931-1931
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Flight Lieut. J. H. Boothman was given the honor of formally winning permanent possession of the Schneider Trophy. In a mosquito-like seaplane of blue & silver designated Super marine Rolls-Royce S-6B, he darted over the Solent at about 300 ft. altitude, taking wide turns at the corners of the course to guard against disqualification. His first two laps were the fastest, averaging 342.9 m. p. h. When he crossed the finish line and shot his plane skyward, to lose speed for a landing, his average time for the race...
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