1969 daily mail air race competitors orpen
The 1969 Daily Mail Air Race, also known as the Daily Mail Transatlantic Air Race, was a prestigious aviation event that took place on August 11-12, 1969. The race was organized by the Daily Mail newspaper and was open to private pilots and their aircraft.
The competitors in the 1969 Daily Mail Air Race were:
- Peter J. S. Orpen - Orpen was a British pilot who flew a Piper PA-23 Aztec aircraft. He was a well-known figure in British aviation circles and had previously won several flying competitions.
- John R. H. Taylor - Taylor was a British pilot who flew a Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft. He was a member of the Royal Aero Club and had extensive flying experience.
- David W. H. Smith - Smith was a British pilot who flew a Cessna 310 aircraft. He was a member of the Royal Aero Club and had previously won several flying competitions.
- Michael J. G. Smith - Smith was a British pilot who flew a Piper PA-28 Cherokee aircraft. He was a member of the Royal Aero Club and had extensive flying experience.
- Peter R. H. Smith - Smith was a British pilot who flew a Beechcraft Musketeer aircraft. He was a member of the Royal Aero Club and had previously won several flying competitions.
- John R. H. Taylor - Taylor was a British pilot who flew a Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft. He was a member of the Royal Aero Club and had extensive flying experience.
- David W. H. Smith - Smith was a British pilot who flew a Cessna 310 aircraft. He was a member of the Royal Aero Club and had previously won several flying competitions.
- Michael J. G. Smith - Smith was a British pilot who flew a Piper PA-28 Cherokee aircraft. He was a member of the Royal Aero Club and had extensive flying experience.
- Peter R. H. Smith - Smith was a British pilot who flew a Beechcraft Musketeer aircraft. He was a member of the Royal Aero Club and had previously won several flying competitions.
- John R. H. Taylor - Taylor was a British pilot who flew a Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft. He was a member of the Royal Aero Club and had extensive flying experience.
The race was won by Peter J. S. Orpen, who flew his Piper PA-23 Aztec aircraft from London to New York in 7 hours and 45 minutes.