Period Brass Model of Schneider Trophy Supermarine S.4 Seaplane
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Beautifully made, period, scratch built model based on the Supermarine S.4 seaplane. This aircraft was one of the British entrants for the 1925 Schneider Trophy, held at Baltimore, U.S.A., and also the world air speed record holder. Dating from around 1925.
Made from solid brass, this model appears to be scratch built and is very nicely finished. Wingspan : 180mm. Good condition (scratching to paintwork).
The Schneider Trophy series were without doubt the most famous and prestigious seaplane races ever held. They were started in 1913 by the French Industrialist, Jacques Schneider and were to continue until won three times in five years by the same flying club/country. They ended in 1931 when they were won outright for Royal Aero Club of Great Britain by Flight Lieutenant John Boothman flying the famous Supermarine S6B. The Supermarine seaplanes (S4, S5, S6 & S6B) were specially designed by R. J. Mitchell to take part in the Schneider races and were the basis for the famous W.W.II. British fighter, the Supermarine Spitfire.
The Supermarine S4 was piloted by Supermarine's chief test pilot, Captain Henri Biard. Before it was sent to the U.S.A. to compete in the Schneider Trophy, the S.4. broke the World Air Speed Record at Southampton Water, England achieving a speed of 226.75mph. During the contest at Baltimore, the aircraft developed flutter causing it to crash into the sea. Luckily Biard escaped without injury, even though he had been submerged with the plane. The Supermarine S.5. was later developed from the S.4. design and went on to win the 1927 Schneider Trophy.
For more information on The Schneider Trophy Races, please click on the link below :
Inventory No. A-334
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