Lockheed Trophy

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The Lockheed Trophy was awarded for freestyle aerobatics [1]

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The Lockheed Trophy was awarded in freestyle aerobatic competition held in England from 1955 to 1965. The trophy was superseded by the Biancotto Trophy competition, named after three-time Lockheed trophy winner Leon Biancotto, who died in competition in 1962 [2]

History

In 1963 the Lockheed trophy competition was held during the Baginton National Air Race. [3]

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References

  1. Tony Lloyd. The Lockheed Aerobatic Trophy, 1955-1965.
  2. Air Progress: 12. December 1973.Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. Flight International. 1 August 1963.Missing or empty |title= (help)