The Archive · 1929

London, Dee. 29

The Royal Aero Club yesterday received an entry from France of three aircraft. for the cider maritime trophy ventest seaplanes to be held over the Italy has al-is. strong States the closing date next Tuesday.

Dee. 30.

Entries for the Schneider Trophy seaplane race from Germany as well as from America are now expected by the Royal Aero Club. The lists close to-morrow. Entries have already been received from France and Holy, each of which is sending planes.

Jan, 1.

After the duel between England Italy in 1927, when Flight-Jieutenant Webster brought Schneider Cap to England, there wil be four competitors for the trophy Britain, Italy, France and a States. compete in ler Trophy race. Her try re London yesterday ming just before the time-expired. Up to yesterday the only challengers who had come forward to fly against Britain, who are the holders of the Cup, were Italy, from whom Britain ' wrested the trophy, and France.

Te was thought that Germany also might enter og the last moment, but this did nep materialize. "The entries now represent four countries ant will provide a greater number of competitors than there has been since 1926, The race will take place over the Solent late in August oF carly in Septomber.—British wireless through Reuter,

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