Photograph from the Schneider Trophy of 1927 held at Venice, Italy. The Coupe d'Aviation Maritime Jacques Schneider (commonly called the Schneider Trophy or Schneider Prize), was a trophy awarded annually (and later, biannually) to the winner of an air race for seaplanes and flying boats. The winner in 1927 was Sidney Webster in a Supermarine S.5, seen here crossing the finishing line for victory.