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Thompson Trophy Air Races 1936
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 1:40 pm
by BenG
Hello WIXERS,
I'm trying to find details about the Thompson Trophy Air Races which took place in 1936.
I'm actually looking for a list of the aircraft flown that year.
Google didn't turn up with a definitive list.
Does anyone know where I can find details (website, books and photos...)?
Thanks for your help!
Ben
Gee Bee XB-AKM
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:50 am
by BenG
Hello Rob,
Thanks for your infos.
I'm now looking for photos of Francisco Sarabia Gee Bee XB-AKM. The aircraft is currently preserved in Ciudad Lerdo, Mexico.
I would need also if possible details about the time it was used during the Thompson Trophy Air Races in 1936. It was painted in green from what I understand.
Any additional infos or photographs will be welcome
.
Regards,
Ben
QED
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 12:49 pm
by C170BDan
Hi Ben,
I have some photos of the QED. Even some drawings that a friend of mine gave me! He has a full set of drawings for this machine!! I will post a few pictures from my collection here in the next day or two.
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 2:40 am
by BenG
Hello Dan,
Superb, thank you very much! I look forward to see your photos. They'll be very useful for the making of Romain Hugault new comic
Ben
© Romain Hugault
artwork
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:07 am
by C170BDan
Awesome artwork, Ben! I have pictures of quite a few racers if you want more. Most are not published.
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 2:54 pm
by snj-5
Just FYI, there is a full-scale, flying replica of one of these
being constructed in my neck of the woods (Seattle area).
Bela P. Havasreti
QED
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:02 pm
by C170BDan
Bela,
I had tried to track down an email for the builder of the QED but was unsuccessful. Any idea how to contact him? We can PM the details.
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:15 pm
by snj-5
Look in your PM InBox Dan.
Bela P. Havasreti
Re: artwork
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:50 pm
by BenG
Dan,
C170BDan wrote: I have pictures of quite a few racers if you want more. Most are not published.
Yes, please - thanks for the offer! I'm definitively interested
.
Ben
QED
Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 9:29 pm
by C170BDan
Ben,
There are a few pictures on the web... this one from Aerofiles...
This is one drawing I have....
And the Miles and Atwood Special.... this is a photo from the EAA Archives.
Hope this helps....
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:04 pm
by slinky
Ben, every so often there is a listing on e-bay for the Reed Kinert Series on air racing. One was just up with the item # 6636883557. It wasn't the full set, but sometimes a period volume comes up by itself. Keep your eyes open, they are an excellent reference!