Lt. John Boothman wins the 1931 Schneider Trophy race

Lt. John Boothman wins the 1931 Schneider Trophy race

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The video covers a series of racing events, starting with France winning the first race at 45 mph. It then describes a machine entering the water at Calshot, aiming to beat a 328 mph record set by Great Britain. In 1929, a new attempt is made with the S6 B racer to shatter the course record. Finally, Flight Lieutenant Boothman wins the trophy for Great Britain permanently after a grueling race at an average speed of 340 mph.

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Who won the first race and at what speed?

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What was the existing record speed set by Great Britain?

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In what year did the right lateral bowling take place in the new S6 B racer?

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What was the average speed achieved by Lieutenant Boothman during the Schneider course?

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What trophy did Lieutenant Boothman win for Great Britain?

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