8 November 1913

On November 8, 1913 a handicap race from London to Brighton and return was flown in blustery winds. Nine competitors left Hendon aerodrome for Brighton where they had to pass over the racecourse, along the sea-front to the Palace Pier head, thence to Shoreham aerodrome for refueling. The return journey passed over the same course. The race was won by Pierre Verrier in a 70 hp Farman biplane. There were in all, four finishers, the other competitors retiring due to mechanical faults or weather.