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The Aerial Derby was an air race in the United Kingdom sponsored by the Daily Mail in which the competitors flew a circuit around London. It was first held in 1912, with subsequent races in 1913 and 1914. Suspended during the First World War, the event was revived in 1919 with a "Victory Aerial Derby". Further races were held in 1920, 1921,1922 and 1923. Although a race was scheduled for 1924 there were insufficient entries, and the event was cancelled and not held again.

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  • The Aerial Derby was an air race in the United Kingdom sponsored by the Daily Mail in which the competitors flew a circuit around London. It was first held in 1912, with subsequent races in 1913 and 1914. Suspended during the First World War, the event was revived in 1919 with a "Victory Aerial Derby". Further races were held in 1920, 1921,1922 and 1923. Although a race was scheduled for 1924 there were insufficient entries, and the event was cancelled and not held again. (en)
  • Le Derby Aérien (Aerial Derby en anglais) est une course aérienne disputée autour de Londres entre 1912 et 1923. L'épreuve était organisée initialement par le Royal Aero Club avec l'aide de la firme Grahame-White, installée sur l'aérodrome de Hendon qui servait de point de départ et d'arrivée. Les prix étaient offerts par le journal Daily Mail et British Petroleum Co., Ltd., distributeur en Grande-Bretagne des huiles Shell. (fr)
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  • The Aerial Derby was an air race in the United Kingdom sponsored by the Daily Mail in which the competitors flew a circuit around London. It was first held in 1912, with subsequent races in 1913 and 1914. Suspended during the First World War, the event was revived in 1919 with a "Victory Aerial Derby". Further races were held in 1920, 1921,1922 and 1923. Although a race was scheduled for 1924 there were insufficient entries, and the event was cancelled and not held again. (en)
  • Le Derby Aérien (Aerial Derby en anglais) est une course aérienne disputée autour de Londres entre 1912 et 1923. L'épreuve était organisée initialement par le Royal Aero Club avec l'aide de la firme Grahame-White, installée sur l'aérodrome de Hendon qui servait de point de départ et d'arrivée. Les prix étaient offerts par le journal Daily Mail et British Petroleum Co., Ltd., distributeur en Grande-Bretagne des huiles Shell. (fr)
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  • Aerial Derby (en)
  • Derby aérien (fr)
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