Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Official Results Seventh National Air Tour for the Edsel B. Ford Reliability Trophy and Great Lakes Light Plane Trophy


Official Results Seventh National Air Tour for the Edsel B. Ford Reliability Trophy and Great Lakes Light Plane Trophy in 1931
  • # 1. Harry L. Russell
  • # 2. J. H. Smart
  • # 3. Eddie August Schneider (youngest entrant)
  • # 4. Lowel R. Bayles (Great Lakes Trophy)
Eddie August Schneider came in 3rd overall and won $17,500. He was the youngest entrant. He cam in 1st for light planes. Lowel Bayles won the Great Lakes Trophy which came with an additional $500. Harry L. Russell came in first place, and was awarded $2,500. $1,750 is equivalent to $20,500 in 2007.

Source: The Ford Air Tours:1935-1931; Lesley Forden

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