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King's Cup (air race)

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In 1961, for the first time, aircraft designed outside Great Britain and the Commonwealth of Nations were allowed to enter, after the 1960 race was won by a French designed but British built Druine Turbulent. Aircraft all-up-weight was limited to 12,500 lb, and the aircraft required to be British
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The King's Cup is one of the most prestigious prizes of the British air racing season. The entrants are divided into classes, and each is evaluated and given a time handicap for the start of the race. They all take off at varying times according to their handicap, with the handicappers' aim being
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that they should all cross the finishing line at the same moment. The art of winning the race outright is therefore to beat the handicappers, rather than to make the fastest flight as such. The aircraft are also divided into classes, with a winner for each class as well as the outright winner.
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cross-country event, which has taken place annually since 1922. It is run by the Royal Aero Club Records Racing and Rally Association.
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The first King's Cup air race took place on 8 September 1922. It covered a distance of 810 miles from
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Handicapped air race for light aircraft, and British or Commonwealth pilots
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Airco DH.4A (G-EAMU), after winning the first King's Cup air race, 1922
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This article is about the British air race. For other uses, see
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Index

King's Cup Air Race
King's Cup

Royal Aero Club Records Racing and Rally Association
air race
handicapped

Philip Sassoon
Winifred Brown
King George V
light aircraft
engine
Commonwealth
Croydon Aerodrome
Glasgow
Frank L. Barnard
Instone Air Line
Airco DH.4
World War II

Schneider Trophy
British Air Racing Championship
Croydon
Frank L. Barnard
Airco DH.4
RAF Hendon
A.W. Siskin II
Lee-on-Solent
Alan J. Cobham
de Havilland DH.50

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