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THE KING'S CUP

Iconic Aviation Ad Armstrong Whitworth Siskin 1923

THE KING'S CUP

Circuit of Britain Aeroplane Race for the Cup presented by HIS MAJESTY THE KING
Organised by the Royal Aero Club WON BY THE ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH SISKIN AEROPLANE with THE ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY"JAGUAR" Air-Cooled Radial ENGINE. - PILOT: MR.F.T.COURTNEY.

SPEED: LONDON TO BIRMINGHAM 168 mph Distance 91 miles
TOTAL DISTANCE (809 Miles) 147 m.p.h.

The Gloucestershire " Grebe" Aeroplane entered by The Right Hon. Sir William Joynson-Hicks, Bart,M.P. (Pilot: Mr. L. L. Carter), also equipped with THE ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY "JAGUAR" accomplished an almost identical performance to the winner from London to Manchester (576 miles) but was unfortunately prevented from finishing by a small accident to his undercarriage on landing at Manchester.

The whole of the eight subsidiary prizes for the fastest performances were won By Armstrong Siddeley Engines.

Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Limited. - Armstrong Siddeley Motors Ltd
(Allied with Sir W.G.Armstrong Whitworth & Co.,Ltd.) - Works and Aerodrome, Coventry.
10, Old Bond Street. London, W1
Siskin

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