Cactus Kitten
Explore the Curtiss Model 22 Cactus Kitten, the pioneering racing triplane that hit 274 km/h, securing second place in the 1921 Pulitzer Trophy and a world speed record.
Category: Racing Aircraft
Aerodynamics at the limit: Schneider Trophy seaplanes and aircraft designed exclusively to break speed records.
Carr Special (NR12844)
Discover the Carr Special, a unique American racing aircraft built by Walter J. Carr for the National Air Races, its modifications, and ultimate fate.
Cassutt Special
Explore the iconic Cassutt Special, a legendary Formula One racing aircraft by Tom Cassutt. Discover its design, racing wins, and enduring legacy as a homebuilt kit plane.
Cessna CR-2 “Miss Wanda”
Explore the history of the Cessna CR-2 “Miss Wanda,” from its redesign and initial racing successes to its tragic end in 1933.
Cessna CR-1 (Cessna Racer)
Discover the story of the Cessna CR-1, a racing aircraft crucial for Cessna’s survival during the Great Depression. Learn about its design and challenging maiden flight.
Carmier-Arnoux Simplex
Explore the Carmier-Arnoux Simplex, René Arnoux’s innovative tailless racing aircraft for the 1922 Coupe Deutsch, its advanced design, and unfortunate fate.
Cessna CR-3
The Cessna CR-3: story of an innovative Clyde Cessna racer, its triumphs in Chicago, and the tragedies that led to Cessna’s aviation withdrawal.
PS.1
Explore the Italian PS.1 sport aircraft, built by Caproni in 1934. Designed by Cesare Pallavicino, it competed in the 1934 Challenge, achieving technical acclaim.
Ellingston Special
Discover the Ellingston Special, an innovative American racing plane with telescopic wings. Developed by Con Ellingston in 1938, it achieved impressive speeds.
Chief Oshkosh
Chief Oshkosh: Sylvester Wittman’s legendary racing plane. Dominated air races, secured wins, and set world records in the 1930s. A true aviation icon.