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9th Edition 1926 November |
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This contest was the first opportunity for the Americans to win the cup.
Representatives were two Curtiss racer R3C-4s flown by Lts. Cuddihy and
Tomlimson, a Curtiss Racer R3C-2 flown by Lt. Christian F. Schilt (USMC)
and a Curtiss F6C-1'Hawk' in reserve.The Italian team, directed by Muzio Macchi and engineer Castoldi, entered three Macchi M-39s, two with Fiat engines created by M. de Benedetto, the third was a Napier Lion engine. Propellers were furnished by Curtiss!. Pilots were Major Mario de Bernardi, Captain Arturo Ferrarin and Lieutenant Adriano Bacula. The race took place in bad weather, on a 350 km long triangular circuit, consisting of 19 bends. The winner was de Bernardi followed by Schilt, Bacula and Tomlimson in the substitute aircraft. This marked the last U.S.Navy participation in an international speed race. |
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| 1 | Mario De Bernardi |
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Macchi M.39 | Fiat AS.2 800 hp | 396.698 | |
| 2 | Christian Franck Schilt |
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Curtiss R3C.2 | Curtiss V.1400 565 hp | 372.34 | |
| 3 | Adriano Bacula |
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Macchi M.39 | Fiat AS.2 800 hp | 350.845 | |
| 4 | William Tomlinson |
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Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk | Curtiss D12-A 507 hp | 220.406 | |
| - | George Cuddihy |
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Curtiss R3C.4 | Curtiss V.1550 685 hp | Abandon 7eme tour | |
| - | Arturo Ferrarin |
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Macchi M.39 | Fiat AS.2 800 hp | Abandon 4eme tour | |
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| 1925 | Palmares | 1927 |