Thompson Trophy Air Races 1936

[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

Last edited by BenG on Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:55 am, edited 1 time in total.

[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

[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.

[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

[C170BDan]

Awesome artwork, Ben! I have pictures of quite a few racers if you want more. Most are not published.

[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

[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.

[snj-5]

Look in your PM InBox Dan.

Bela P. Havasreti

[BenG]

Dan,

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

[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....

[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!