Formula one air racing

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If air racing history is reviewed, it will be seen that the peak was reached when British light aircraft manufacturing was supreme. In 1927 alone, there were no fewer than 81 records set. The resurgence of interest following the Second World War declined until 1963 when only three records were set. Since then, air racing has progressed in one form or another to recent times when the Trans-Atlantic air race produced many new records. Unfortunately, this type of air race does little for the sporting aircraft enthusiast, and since the last Schneider Trophy Race, 40 years ago, there has not been a major international air race where aircraft have been pitted against each other to determine which flew the fastest.