Race Articles

1988 State President's Trophy Air Race

Margate, 27 to 30 May 1988.

By Vic Kaiser

1985 Barnib State President's Air Race

Held at Virginia Airfield, Durban - 31 May to 1 June 1985

The Junkers J52

By Allan Blain

Iron Annie, a name I can no longer use comfortably since flying in the beauty, or is it the beast. Confused? Well, it all started when I was invited by SAA staff to fly the second leg of the S.P. Trophy Air Race in the J U 52.

1985 Barnib State President's Air Race

Held at Virginia Airfield, Durban - 31 May to 1 June 1985

By Allan Blain and Colin Jordaan

For the first time in many years a coastal venue was chosen for the 19th State President's Trophy Air Race. The coastal weather again showed its moody and unpredictable nature, but luckily held up and allowed competitors to complete the event.

1984 State President's Air Race

Held at Bethlehem Airfield - 1 to 2 June 1984

By Dietlind Lempp

EVEN THE SLOWEST GET THERE EVENTUALLY!

1980 State President's Trophy Air Race

Pietermaritzburg to Ermelo, 30 to 31 May 1980.

HISTORIC WIN FOR WOMEN

Maureen and Juliette triumph in 1980 State President's Air Race

By Godfrey King