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1930
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FLIGHT, JULY 11, 1930 THE KING'S CUP MISS W. BROWN'S WIN A Record Entry ^ ALL ideas founded on experience of former races forthe King's Cup were quite upset by the race of July 5,1930. It was not the fact that a woman pilot came out best on the handicap which makes this race unlike all others. A woman was bound to win the race sooner or later. The number of entries, the number of starters, and the number of machines which got home completely changed the early character of the race. Of 101 entries no less than 88 actually crossed the line when the starter dropped his flag, and of these starters 61 flew round the course and back to Hanworth before 8 p.m. the same evening. One or two of the finishers had already been ruled out of the race for failing to round turning points, but that does not alter the fact that 61 machines, engines, and pilots stood up to the course of 750 miles. It is really an astonishing result. the 80-100 h.p. engines to make the most out of their handi- caps, and made it as easy as possible for amateur pilots to find their way round the country. But when all allowances have been made for the weather, the facts remain that the modern aero engine has become extraordinarily reliable, and that the common-or-garden pilot of a light aeroplane is now a very competent pilot. Flying has become a national pastime. It does not yet thrill the betting public so universally as does, say, the Grand National, but it produces more starters and a much higher percentage of finishes. At the present rate of increase, it will soon be impossible to accept all the entries for the King's Cup, unless eliminating trials are held. Hanworth is a good setting for the beginning and finish of a great air race. True, it is not so accessible as some other THE WINNER : Miss Winifred Brown, tired but happy, gives the photographers a chance at Hanworth at the end of the race. (FLIGHT Photo.) '16 W?ather did everything in its power to contribute tore sult. Had clouds hung over the country as they didg u KinS's CuP won by the late F. L. Barnard in str A : WOUld Probably have been some 50 aeroplanes Had about .En&land, either damaged or undamaged, hav ^ on§ wmd been blowing, the powerful engines might >r ahead and made the result iff fwhat g gvery different from was. But an almost perfect summer day helped places, but when one has arrived there one finds a pleasant spot. The club-house and the lawn, with deck chairs under the shade of the trees, lend a touch of summer luxury which few aerodromes can boast. After standing for nearly four hours with a July sun beating down on one's back, a little relaxation on the lawn proved very welcome. Air racing will really have come into its own when the public goes to Hanworth as eagerly as it now goes to Henley. 767
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