The Lewin B. Barringer Memorial Trophy was established by the will of
Lewin Barringer
Lewin is a Germanic name, usually originating from either of two different sources, the Old English Leofwine or a variant of the Jewish Levin. People with the name include:
* Albert Lewin (1894–1968), American film director, producer, and ...
in 1948. The original rules specified that the trophy would be awarded for the longest distance
soaring flight from any type of launching method other than airplane tow. The trophy would become the permanent property of any pilot who won it three times in succession.
History
Paul Bikle was the first pilot to win the Trophy three times in succession. He subsequently donated the trophy back to the
Soaring Society of America
The Soaring Society of America (SSA) was founded at the instigation of Warren E. Eaton to promote the sport of gliding, soaring in the United States of America, USA and internationally. The first meeting was held in New York City in the 330 West 4 ...
as a perpetual trophy. In 1957 the SSA Directors, with Bikle's approval, changed the rules to allow for any type of launch method and include any flights, other than those flown at the US National Contest.
Recipients
Recipients of this trophy, from 1948 to present, include:
See also
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List of aviation awards
This list of aviation awards is an index to articles about notable awards given in the field of aviation. It includes a list of awards for winners of competitions or records, a list of awards by the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, various ot ...
References
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External links
Official website
Aviation awards
Gliding
Awards established in 1948