Red Bull Air Race

100 Years Of Air Racing

 

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    Date
    AUG 28, 2009
    Director
    Roland Aßmann (West4Media)
    Pilots
    Peter Besenyei
    Copyright
    Red Bull Air Race GmbH
    About this Video
    The 1909 contest provided the blueprint for today’s race environment with the machines used showcasing the very latest in airframe and engine technology. Today’s Edge 540 and MXS-R race planes are equally at the forefront of aerodynamic and mechanical aviation technology and have been continuously refined to push the boundaries further.

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