A fine study of City of Springfield during a flypast. The split undercarriage fairings and aileron mass balances are conspicuous, as is the non-authentic tailwheel.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gee Bee Model Z/R Super Sportster - СШАUSA - 1931

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gee Bee Model Z/R Super Sportster - СШАUSA - 1931

The Gee Bee with the reproduction of Larry Brown's Miss Los Angeles keeping close company. Both aircraft are the work of Ed Marquart of Flabob Airport, California.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Brown Racer / B-1 / B-2 - СШАUSA - 1932Gee Bee Model Z/R Super Sportster - СШАUSA - 1931

Bill Turner's Model Z shortly after completion.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gee Bee Model Z/R Super Sportster - СШАUSA - 1931

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gee Bee Model Z/R Super Sportster - СШАUSA - 1931

During an early flight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gee Bee Model Z/R Super Sportster - СШАUSA - 1931

The far aft location of the cockpit proved troublesome during approach and landing, when the fuselage and cowling obscured the whole airport!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gee Bee Model Z/R Super Sportster - СШАUSA - 1931

The cockpit instrumentation - both altimeter and airspeed indicator failed on the maiden flight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gee Bee Model Z/R Super Sportster - СШАUSA - 1931

As reported in our postscript, Bill Turner's Gee Bee suffered complete brake failure at Half Moon Bay on Sunday, June 3, 1979 - this was the result.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gee Bee Model Z/R Super Sportster - СШАUSA - 1931