What is recorded here
This red commemorative plaque records: Houston House. Lady Houston funded the RAF flight which won the Schneider Trophy at Calshot in 1931 Recorded plaque organisation: Calshot Activities Centre.
Lucy, Lady Houston was a British businesswoman and philanthropist who significantly supported aviation by funding the RAF team that won the prestigious Schneider Trophy in 1931, contributing to Britain's advancements in aircraft technology.
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