The Bechereau Deperdussin 1913 Racer

The Bechereau Deperdussin racer was perhaps 15 years ahead of it's time with new and innovative streamlining. Not surprisingly, it won many races and records and is, IMHO, the first real racing plane. he best-known Deperdussin aircraff was this little Monocoque racer, which had exceptionally clean lines... in it Maurice Prevost set a world speed record in September 1913.

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What people say... Chip, I humbly send to you a couple of pix of your Deperdussin Racer (1913)....The "shine" comes from the gum arabic I've gone on about in the past...The "nose" is a combination red-tinted "Elmers" with a couple of final coats of red-tinted gum arabic. Many thanks for your work. The Racer CD is definitely a keeper.Wayne