| Accession Number | P10036.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | 1914 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Photograph of Aircraft on water
Description
"Schneider Cup machine, 1914". A Sopwith Tabloid seaplane, representing Great Britain, was the winner of the 1914 Schneider Trophy air race, held at Monaco. It was flown by pioneer aviator Howard Pixton. The contest did not run for the following five years due to the First World War.