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This Gloster Mars Bamel piloted by Capt Jimmy James, the test pilot of Gloster aircraft
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This Gloster Mars Bamel piloted by Capt Jimmy James, the test pilot of Gloster aircraft
This Gloster Mars Bamel piloted by Capt Jimmy James, the test pilot of Gloster aircraft, taking-off from Hendon at the start Aerial Derby on 16th July 1921, a month after the aircrafts first flight.
The race went from Hendon to Brooklands and Epsom in Surrey and from there to West Thurrock and Epping in Essex before returning to Hendon via Hertford.
Jimmy James won the race with a speed of 163 mph; the Home Secretary presented him with a trophy and prize money of £ 600 - worth over £ 50, 000 today.
G-EAXZ 4science - Academic / Education - 25/02/2010
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This print captures the historic moment when Capt Jimmy James, the esteemed test pilot of Gloster aircraft, took off in the magnificent Gloster Mars Bamel from Hendon at the commencement of the Aerial Derby on 16th July 1921. Just a month after its maiden flight, this remarkable aircraft embarked on an exhilarating race that would etch its name into aviation history. The Aerial Derby spanned across breathtaking landscapes, starting from Hendon and traversing through Brooklands and Epsom in Surrey before venturing to West Thurrock and Epping in Essex. Finally, it returned triumphantly to Hendon via Hertford. The daring Captain Jimmy James showcased his exceptional piloting skills throughout this challenging course, ultimately emerging as the victor with an astounding speed of 163 mph. In recognition of his extraordinary achievement, the Home Secretary bestowed upon him a prestigious trophy and a substantial prize sum amounting to £600 - equivalent to over £50,000 by today's standards. This victory not only solidified Capt Jimmy James' reputation as one of aviation's finest but also highlighted the groundbreaking engineering prowess behind Gloster aircraft. As we gaze upon this evocative image from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to an era filled with awe-inspiring celebrations of human ingenuity and courage. The roaring engines and soaring wings symbolize both progress and passion for flight that continue to captivate us even today.
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