Wings Over WaterAnnounced in 1912, the Schneider Trophy was a series of glamorous air contests, popularly known as races, that captivated both sides of the Atlantic. While there were many other aviation competitions, the Schneider proved to be, after a rocky start, by far the most memorable, attracting a hugely popular and glamorous following whether Trophy races were held in Monaco, the Venice Lido, the Solent, or Chesapeake Bay. The Schneider Trophy was a focus not