The Pulitzer Air Races

Author : Michael Gough
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-11
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781476603247

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The Pulitzer Air Races by Michael Gough Pdf

Three years after American raceplanes failed dismally in the most important air race of 1920, a French magazine lamented that American "pilots have broken the records which we, here in France, considered as our own for so long." The Pulitzer Trophy Air Races (1920 through 1925), endowed by the sons of publisher Joseph Pulitzer in his memory, brought about this remarkable turnaround. Pulitzer winning speeds increased from 157 to 249 mph, and Pulitzer racers, mounted on floats, twice won the most prestigious international air race--the Schneider Trophy Race for seaplanes. Airplanes, engines, propellers, and other equipment developed for the Pulitzers were sold domestically and internationally. More than a million spectators saw the Pulitzers; millions more read about them and watched them in newsreels. This, the first book about the Pulitzers, tells the story of businessmen, generals and admirals who saw racing as a way to drive aviation progress, designers and manufacturers who produced record-breaking racers, and dashing pilots who gave the races their public face. It emphasizes the roles played by the communities that hosted the races--Garden City (Long Island), Omaha, Detroit and Mt. Clemens, Michigan, St. Louis, and Dayton. The book concludes with an analysis of the Pulitzers' importance and why they have languished in obscurity for so long.

Author : Michael Gough
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-17
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780786471003

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The Pulitzer Air Races by Michael Gough Pdf

Three years after American raceplanes failed dismally in the most important air race of 1920, a French magazine lamented that American "pilots have broken the records which we, here in France, considered as our own for so long." The Pulitzer Trophy Air Races (1920 through 1925), endowed by the sons of publisher Joseph Pulitzer in his memory, brought about this remarkable turnaround. Pulitzer winning speeds increased from 157 to 249 mph, and Pulitzer racers, mounted on floats, twice won the most prestigious international air race--the Schneider Trophy Race for seaplanes. Airplanes, engines, propellers, and other equipment developed for the Pulitzers were sold domestically and internationally. More than a million spectators saw the Pulitzers; millions more read about them and watched them in newsreels. This, the first book about the Pulitzers, tells the story of businessmen, generals and admirals who saw racing as a way to drive aviation progress, designers and manufacturers who produced record-breaking racers, and dashing pilots who gave the races their public face. It emphasizes the roles played by the communities that hosted the races--Garden City (Long Island), Omaha, Detroit and Mt. Clemens, Michigan, St. Louis, and Dayton. The book concludes with an analysis of the Pulitzers' importance and why they have languished in obscurity for so long.

Author : Don Vorderman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Airplane racing
ISBN : UOM:39015013919694

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The Great Air Races by Don Vorderman Pdf

Author : Birch Matthews
Publisher : Zenith Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : 9780760307298

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Race with the Wind by Birch Matthews Pdf

In the decades leading up to World War II, air races were often the proving grounds for radical new aviation principles and designs. The people and machines of air racing during this period made tremendous strides and contributed incredible new technologies, aerodynamics, powerplants, and airframes. This unique look at the key players and aircraft of the early 20th century's great air races examines and explains how innovative racing technologies found their way into future fighter and passenger aircraft. Coverage of exciting races like the Schneider Trophy, Pulitzer Trophy Race, and the National Air Races, an in-depth look at their contributions to aeronautics, exclusive line drawings illustrating the technologies, and archival photography make this a must for air racing fans and aviation enthusiasts.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Airplane racing
ISBN : UOM:39015006378262

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American Racing Planes and Historic Air Races by Anonim Pdf

Describes a variety of air trophy and cup races with a discussion of how the race was flown and what planes were used. An appendix in back gives lists of top finishers with their airplane specifications and finishing times.

Author : Jerry Murland
Publisher : Pen and Sword Aviation
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526770028

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The Schneider Trophy Air Races by Jerry Murland Pdf

The history of the Schneider Trophy is the history of aircraft development. When Jacques Schneider devised and inaugurated the Coupe d’Aviation Maritime race for seaplanes in 1913, no-one could have predicted the profound effect the Series would have on aircraft design and aeronautical development, not to mention world history. Howard Pixton’s 1914 victory in a Sopwith Tabloid biplane surprisingly surpassed the performance of monoplanes and other manufacturers turned back to biplanes. During The Great War aerial combat was almost entirely conducted by biplanes, with their low landing speeds, rapid climb rates and maneuverability. Post-war the Races resumed in 1920. The American Curtiss racing aircraft set the pattern for the 1920s, making way for Harold Mitchell’s Supermarines in the 1930’s. Having won the 1927 race at Venice Mitchell developed his ground-breaking aircraft into the iconic Spitfire powered by the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. This new generation of British fighter aircraft were to play a decisive role in defeating the Luftwaffe and thwarting the Nazis’ invasion plans. This is a fascinating account of the air race series that had a huge influence on the development of flight.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : OSU:32435081390155

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Horizons Unlimited by Anonim Pdf

To build a firm foundation for [the readers'] aerospace education and start [them on their] trek through space, [the authors] have developed this textbook.... It contains the basic information [the readers] need to start on [their] journey. -Intro.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Aeronautics, Military
ISBN : UIUC:30112059857794

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Aerospace Science by Anonim Pdf

A textbook history of flight in the United States, prepared for use in courses of the Air Force Junior ROTC.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Department of the Air Force
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : UIUC:30112065955772

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Home Field Advantage by Anonim Pdf

Tells the story of how Dayton, Ohio and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base became America's "Cradle of Aviation".

Author : Jeremy R. Kinney
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107142862

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Reinventing the Propeller by Jeremy R. Kinney Pdf

This book explores a technology that transformed airplanes into safe, practical tools of war and a means of transportation during the first half of the twentieth century.

Author : Ben Skipper
Publisher : Air World
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781399065986

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100 Years of Civil Aviation by Ben Skipper Pdf

An examination of civil aviation history from the end of World War I to the retiring of the Jumbo Jet. The book examines a century of civil aviation; in 1919 a fledgling industry was born out of civilianizing First World War bombers. The book covers the design and development of civil aircraft and all the personalities that shaped the industry; it features the hay-day of air travel before the advent of mass passenger transit, and the rise of smaller, austerity airlines. It covers the influence of military aircraft on civil planes, unpacks the laws that govern civil aviation and how they have changed over the past century. It chronicles air disasters, both mechanical and tyrannical, and for the first time, looks at the role of women in civil aviation. Playing its part in times of crisis, civil aviation has led rescue missions and covert operations; civilian pilots were often used to test and transport new aircraft from their manufacturers to the frontline, often unarmed and unescorted. The book ends with the quiet retirement of an icon, amid a global pandemic and what lies in store for a greener flying future.

Author : Steven A. Riess
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1200 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317459477

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Sports in America from Colonial Times to the Twenty-First Century: An Encyclopedia by Steven A. Riess Pdf

Provides practical help for the day-to-day concerns that keep managers awake at night. This book aims to fill the gap between the legal and policy issues that are the mainstay of human resources and supervision courses and the real-world needs of managers as they attempt to cope with the human side of their jobs.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Aeronautical sports
ISBN : NWU:35556039345137

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Racing Planes and Air Races by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1925
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : UOM:39015024398953

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U.S. Air Services by Anonim Pdf

Author : Thomas G. Matowitz
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0738539961

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Cleveland's National Air Races by Thomas G. Matowitz Pdf

Enthusiasm for aviation exploded after Charles Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic in May 1927. The National Air Races, held in Cleveland between 1929 and 1949, collectively represent one of the most significant aviation events of the 20th century. Cleveland's newly constructed municipal airport, the world's largest airport facility at the time, along with its permanent 50,000-seat bleachers, won the city hosting rights to the event. The National Air Races captivated the public during the grim years of the Great Depression and provided a showcase for many aviation innovations including retractable landing gear, low-wing monoplanes, aircooled engines, and careful streamlining. A deadly crash ended the National Air Races more than 50 years ago, but the races made an unforgettable impression. This book should reinforce the memories of those who saw the races firsthand and pique the interest of those who have always wished they had.