I’m having real difficulty tracking down photographs of Prevost’s 1914 (not 1913) Deperdussin Schneider Trophy racer which I understand may have had an unusual float arrangement. So far I have shots that show the wings and fuselage clearly but there is always something in the way of the floats. Is anyone able to help me out, either with a good reference or even better a scan of a photo? Would be much appreciated as this is the only Schneider aircraft remaining of which I have yet to complete 3 view plans.
Cheers
By: Arabella-Cox - 4th October 2010 at 14:06
Roger,
Yes indeed, and just to add to the general confusion Prevost had two completely different Deperdussin aircraft at Monaco in 1913, both numbered “19”. Ah well, such is the joy of researching :confused:
By: RPSmith - 4th October 2010 at 13:14
Schneiderman – I presume you have Ralph Barker’s book? Photo 1(a) opposite page 48 has a rear 3/4 close up of Prevost in his Deerdussin with race number “19” on. The tops of the floats are visible but the caption doesn’t say which year it is.
Ah, I see from the appendix “19” was his 1913 number!
Roger Smith
By: Arabella-Cox - 3rd October 2010 at 16:59
Hi Ray,
Yes Gerard’s documents are a goldmine of great information on French aircraft and aviation history, and all for free too. It amazing how much is available on the web with a bit of careful Googling.
Cheers
Ralph
By: super sioux - 3rd October 2010 at 16:05
Some info!
Hi Schneiderman, Had a looksee at Google last night, found an interesting French site which covers a range of aeronautical and other interesting subjects. The author is Gerard Hartmann. Ray:D
http://www.hydroretro.net/etudegh/index.php
By: Arabella-Cox - 1st October 2010 at 22:17
Thanks for checking! Its a little strange that such a famous company with a fine history of success and technical innovation is so badly documented. You are correct that this was after Deperdussin was jailed but it looks like the company was still in good shape and producing aircraft under Bleriot and Bechereau, and soon to be reborn, as you say, as SPAD.
By: super sioux - 1st October 2010 at 22:00
Hard aircraft to find!
Hi Schneiderman, have checked through my books pertaining to the period in question. Sorry no sight of the Prevost Schneider 1914 entry and very little about Deperdussins aircraft, this would be about the time Deperdussin was imprisoned for embezzlement and Bleriot took over the company which became the famous ‘SPAD’. The reference books were ‘Jane’s Historical Aircraft from 1902 to 1916’ a facsimile reprint from ‘Jane’s All The World
Aircraft 1917′. ‘THE FLYING BOOK’ 1918. THE AVIATION WORLD WHO’S WHO.:(
By: Arabella-Cox - 30th September 2010 at 14:13
Also I should point out that this aircraft did not actually compete although it was present at Monaco, hance the lack of photos. It fell foul of some engine gremlin, refused to start initially and when finally convinced to do so would only run for a few seconds
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