Memorabilia

The Schneider Trophy captured the public imagination, and its story survives not only in aircraft and photographs but in the keepsakes created around the races. Cards, stamps, postcards and programmes brought the contests into homes; paintings and posters celebrated their pilots, machines and pageantry.

These pieces offer a glimpse of how the races were promoted and remembered. Their artwork, typography and details reflect the fashions and national rivalries of the time, while often preserving scenes and aircraft that are now part of aviation history.

Explore the memorabilia to discover how the Schneider Trophy was presented to the public—and how its excitement travelled far beyond the racecourse.