B-1 Racer
Discover the B-1 Racer, a 1933 “midget racer” aircraft built by Brown Aircraft Co. Learn about its racing history, crash, restoration, and museum home.
Category: Racing Aircraft
Aerodynamics at the limit: Schneider Trophy seaplanes and aircraft designed exclusively to break speed records.
Brown B-3
Explore the 1936 Brown B-3 racing plane: its brief operational life, appearances in iconic films like “Casablanca,” and tragic end in a 1943 fire.
Wittman Buster
Explore the Wittman Buster, a legendary 1946 racing aircraft by Sylvester Wittman. Learn about its victories at the Goodyear Air Races and its place in aviation history.
Caudron C.460
Discover the Caudron C.460, the French aircraft that revolutionized aerodynamics with Riffard, broke speed records, and shaped future fighters.
Caudron C.450
Explore the Caudron C.450, the French racing aircraft that shattered speed records in 1934 with pilots Maurice Arnoux and aviation pioneer Hélène Boucher.
Caudron C.366 Martinet
Uncover the Caudron C.366 Martinet, the French racing plane that broke world records with Louis Massotte and underwent a bold redesign.
Caudron C.660 Rafale
Discover the Caudron C.660 Rafale, the 1935 French racing aircraft. Modernized C.530, powered by a 180hp Renault engine, it won the Angers competition.
Caudron C.561
Learn about the Caudron C.561, a French racing monoplane from 1936. Built for the Coupe Deutch, it faced engine issues and never competed.
Caudron C.360 Series
Explore the Caudron C.360/C.362/C.366, French racing aircraft of 1933. Competing in the Coupe Deutch de la Meurthe, they achieved records and second places.
C.530 Rafale
Discover the Caudron C.530 Rafale, the successful 1934 racing and sports aircraft. Learn about its victories in Angers, Esders Cup, and Zénith Cup.