During the golden age of aviation, following World War I, air racing became a global obsession, bringing a feverish succession of new world records as aviators, contended for the titles of world's fastest man and machine. The raceplanes they flew were purpose-built: The Schneider Trophy Macchis and Supermarines, the Gee Bees, Howard Hughes' magnificent H-l-all were unique designs capitalizing on rapid advances in aeronautic and engine technology.
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