On November 13, 1926, Lt. Christian F. Schilt, USMC, took second in the Schneider Cup Race at Hampton Roads, Virginia, with an average speed of 231.363 mph. This was the last U.S. Navy participation in international racing competition. Lieutenant Schil
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