<p>Mock-up of a contender in the 1926 Schneider Trophy race.
Powered by a 600hp Fiat engine, M.39s claimed 1st and 3rd place at the event, with a speed of 246mph.
This static mock-up was originally built for Leisure Sport and went on display at Thorpe Park, UK. When the aircraft collection was dispersed, several of the Schneider machines moved to Chino. 
Seen on display in the ‘Jet &amp; Air Racers’ hangar at the Planes of Fame Museum,
Chino, California, USA.
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28-2-2016
<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/65001151@N03">Alan Wilson</a> from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK
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